Joseph `Joe Boy` Emory Luce
Joseph `Joe Boy` Emory Luce , Age 92
With heavy hearts and in joyful remembrance, we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe Boy" Emory Luce of Baraboo, Joe passed peacefully on the morning of July 23, 2023.
The youngest of 13 children, Joe was born in 1931 to parents Lillian and Warren in his lifelong hometown of Baraboo, WI. Following graduation from Baraboo High School in 1950, Joe went on to proudly serve in the Korean War alongside four of his brothers. 1958 marked a true milestone as Joe married his beloved bride Nancie Grant a marriage that would span 65 loving years. Through the years raising the family with Nancie, Joe made means through a rural-delivery route with USPS, shelf-stocking with A & P, and eventually building pallets with Senger Lumber.
Those who were lucky enough to know Joe will well remember and miss his welcome presence, his sense of humor, and his understated approach to every day. Joe never met a downed tree he didn't think needed splitting. He spent countless nights around a card table with family friends, taking in Brewers and Packers games, and even occasionally taking a moment to enjoy time on a tavern stool. Joe was a friend to every stray cat north of Water Street, but plenty of deer and fish over the years found him a danger. Yearly, all those in Joe's surroundings looked forward to enjoying his unmatched crop of Big Beef tomatoes grown in his garden, which he tended dutifully and without a year's exception. Those tomatoes will be missed, but their legacy lives on just as Joe's does.
Joe is survived by his wife, Nancie; brother, Bill Luce; children, Bryan (Leilani) Luce, Grant (Barb) Luce, Brad (Donna) Luce, Jill Luce; grandchildren, Mercury McCarthy and Beaumont Luce; step-grandchildren, Tim Young, Tina Mortensen, Brian Young, Malissa Schlesner, Necole Blackard, and Bryanna Blackard-Wojtkiewicz, and a collection of step-great and step-great-great grandchildren far too robust to list.
There will be a private service held amongst Joe's Family. Those who wish to make a donation in Joe's name can do so through the VA. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences
marlene powell parchm August 01, 2023
friend baraboo , Wisconsin
Dear family of Joe's. He was a classmate mom mine. He was a great guy and I remember many good times.Restin Peace Joe. God Bless you all.Marlene "Mickey"
Naquin Family August 02, 2023
Friends of family Baraboo , Wisconsin
To the entire Luce family, we are sending our caring thoughts and thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hugs and prayers from your old neighbor’s the Naquin family.
Brooke Bode August 02, 2023
CNA Baraboo , Wisconsin
Joe and Nancy are such a sweet couple! I could see so much love between them when I was there. Before Joe went to the IPU he told me "I'm really going to miss you" Broke my heart. Little did he know how much I was going to miss him too. It was a great honor to care for him. What a sweet, sweet man!! â¤ï¸ xoxo to you my dear Nancy!!
Lee Dosier August 02, 2023
Ol Buddy BARABOO , Wisconsin
Condolences from my family to the Luce Family. Joe will be missed by all of us that knew him. It was always a joy to shoot the breeze with Joe, especially over a cold one,, or two. Thanks for the memories Joe.
Jon Hillmer August 03, 2023
Son of a gun Baraboo
The man, The myth,The legend of friends.. Joe boy by an other name.. Good as it gets,and as great as every day ,that's JOE...
Sue Cone August 03, 2023
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
So very sorry to hear this. Joe was a great friend to all. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Kathy Cahill Parrish August 04, 2023
Niece Mesa , Arizona
Aunt Nancy and family, I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis and Penny Quandt August 03, 2023
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
Joe will be truly missed by everyone he touched..Bless you all Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love ya NancðŸ˜ðŸ˜‡ðŸ™
Janice Reuter August 10, 2023
Friend REEDSBURG , Wisconsin
So sorry bout your loss my parents sure did alot your dad and if coarse your mom. So many fon memories.