Service Details
Services celebrating Joe’s life will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm in Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 3303 Nicholson Road in Franksville, with Pastor Willie Scott officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Arkdale, WI (formerly of Racine) – Joseph F. Holub, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI early Monday, May 4, 2020.
One of 11 children, Joe was born in Rice Lake, WI on August 7, 1960 to the late Robert and Lona (nee: Burchell) Holub, Sr. A graduate of J.I. Case High School, he went on to attend Gateway Technical College where he tutored students with special needs in reading and mathematics. During his working career, Joe had been employed as a machinist / grinder by Ganton, GCA, Bombarier and Summit Packaging. He was also quite the handyman. However, the most important position he held….was caring for his beloved Mom & Dad in their time of need, a job he truly accomplished well.
Among his interests, Joe enjoyed; fishing, hunting, cooking for family and friends, a good game of cribbage and being in the northern woods. Above all, he loved spending time with his wonderful family and extensive circle of friends.
Surviving are his daughter, Christina (M) Valiauga; son, Joseph (Alexa) Holub; granddaughter, Ariana Valiauga; brothers & sisters, Robert (Becky) Holub Jr., Diane Grant, Donald Holub, Janet (Rick) Rosploch Jr., James Holub, Richard (Jill) Stefka, Julie Edwards and Jerry Holub; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends – too many to mention all by name.
In addition to his beloved Mom & Dad, Joe was greeted in Heaven by sisters, Helen Lahn and Roberta Rosploch; and brothers-in-law, John Lahn and Roy Edwards.
Services celebrating Joe’s life will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 1:00 pm in Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 3303 Nicholson Road in Franksville, with Pastor Willie Scott officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
“my name is Joe…but I’m not your average Joe!”
Laurie Schroeder Bertzyk says
So sad and sorry for your loss 😢 Great childhood memories of Joe I will never forget ❤
Gone to soon 😢 RIP Joe
Cheryl Sievert Stauss says
This is such sad news 💔. Prayers for the Holub family.
Wanda Montgomery says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Such an awesome childhood we had in Caledonia. I treasure all of my memories. Much Love
Anonymous says
Joe you will be missed. Thank you for the laughs and love
The Squatters
Thomas Gottfredsen says
Can’t believe it Joe & me grew up together, worked together for years, at Ganton, knew Effie, forever R.I.P. BRO, Steve B . There to help you!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✝️
Donald R. Holub & Cynthia R. Hempe says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joe…. rest well and be happy in a better place, much better. Our thanks to you for your unselfish contributions to our family. (you know what I mean).
You will continue to be in our hearts, with love, we will all be reunited once again.
Don & Cindy
Karen Peterson says
Always a smile and a chuckle from Joe! RIP old neighbor.
Tonya Christiansen says
You always treated me like a little aister…had it not been for you probably wouldn’t have Taylor! ( he introduced me to her dad to be clear) I have soo many great memories of you. All those softball games..I think you hurt yourself everytime…lol, the ” walk” signature only to you, you and Effie cooking together…lol sometimes couldn’t stop laughing, and soo much more that will stay with me forever! I know you are well now and pray for peace and forever happiness on your new journey. Love you Joe!❤😘🙏
Linda (Gross) Swenson says
With deepest sympathies to the Holub family.
We attended the same elementary school, rode the same school bus and lived right across the field. We have childhood memories of Joey that we will cherish.
Be at peace, Joey. You live on in our memories.
Rebecca Gianou says
You made your last visit to see us. You said you would + you did.
You made your last phone call wanting to know about the Bible + you did.
You said your last Good-bye but not wanting to let go but you did.
You cared for your Mom + Dad in their elderly years they needed your care + you did.
You were a loving son.
A father who loved his kids.
A brother who took care of his sisters.
A friend who was there when you were needed.
May your memory be eternal + think of you often + we will.
Florence Burchell says
Elton and I send
Rick & Janet Rosploch jr. says
God bless you Joe! You will be missed! We love you ❤️❤️
Alicia Edwards says
Uncle Joe had a heart of Gold, and will be missed by many. Sending my Love and condolences to all my family and friends.
David Huck says
Iam so sorry to be reading this..Joe and Effie prepared the food for my wedding many years back. Joe was a open heart whenever there was something to be done or needed..God bless the family
Anonymous says
All of our thoughts , prayers and love
John and Cindy
Alan Grant says
I am saddened to hear Joe passed away.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Dee & Jerry Hanson says
So sorry to hear Joe passed away. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to his service.