Joseph F. Guyse
Sunday, July 16, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Age:
72 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday October 16, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday October 17, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Monday October 17, 2011
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Sunday, July 16, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Age:
72 years old
Sunday, July 16, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Age:
72 years old
Joseph F. Guyse
Joseph F. Guyse died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Seasons Hospice after a 10 month battle with brain cancer.
Joe’s wishes were to be cremated. A public visitation will be held Sunday October 16 from 3pm to 6pm at Macken Funeral Home in the River Park Chapel. You may also visit one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. The funeral will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Monday, October 17 at 11am with the Rev. Mark McNea officiating.
Joe was born July 16, 1939 in Rochester, Minnesota to Fredrick and Ruth (Stevens) Guyse. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1957. In 1958 he married Sharon Meyers and later divorced. On May 11, 1984 he married Jean Meier in Rochester.
Joe worked briefly as a plasterer, later he then began working for the City of Rochester with the Street and Alley. In 1961 Joe worked as a firefighter for the RFD for 29 years. During this period, he also owned a sewer and drain cleaning business. When Joe retired he worked for Action plumbing until he became ill.
Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, scuba diving. and digging for ginseng. He also loved gardening, making maple syrup, wine and jam. He was and avid antique collector and stopped at most garage sales.
He served on the advisory board for the People’s Coop. Joe was a member of the Stewartville Gun Club, and the NRA. He also belonged to the Lady Slipper’s Model A Club. Other organizations include the American Legion and the Eagles Club. Joe was also a lifelong member of the Shady Bunch.
Survivors include his wife Jean, His daughter Libby Guyse of Westminster, Colorado. He has 3 grandchildren, Jesse Alberts (fiancé Erin),Huntington Beach,CA. Patrick Alberts of Boulder,Co. Katherine Alberts Westminster, Co. Brothers David (Noreen) Guyse from Wisconsin Rapids,Wi. John (Sandra) Guyse, Rochester,MN. Sisters Margaret (Micheal) Kadluoboski Reno,Nevada. Mary House of Rochester,Minnesota.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Linda Guyse, Patricia (Jim) Tilford ,and his special grandmother Harriet Ida Guyse.
Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice or a charity of donors choice.
On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Joseph F. Guyse has received the following condolences.
We are so sad to hear about Joe. He always brought the standard up in our neighborhood in almost every way. He was never too busy to stop and chat, and if you ever needed anything he was the first to show up. I can not believe it still. He treated our kids like they were his own. Joe will be sorely missed. Joe is special. God Bless Joe and Jean for eternity.
Matt and Betty
Our sympathies to Jeanne & the Guyse family. Joe was a good friend, we have fond memories. Take care & comfort in knowing he's in a good place,
You have our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
thanks for all of our good times
I am so sorry to hear about Joe! Libby and I have been great friends since Jr High School. Libby and I had dinner with Joe many Wednesdays - and he always offered that ginsing! So many fond memories of Father/Daughter dances, weddings, christenings.....Joe will be missed but remembered fondly.
All my love to you Libby and all of your family.
Leesa
We are very saddened by Joe's passing. He touched many lives and left each with special reason to remember him. We remember him as a truly genuine person: sincere, upbeat, honestly interested in others, always willing to help and share the wealth of his many experiences. Although the paths of our lives had diverged over the years, to our family Joe was a friend. It's difficult to imagine we won't run into him again some day. He will be missed. We offer our condolences to the Guyse family and those who have remained closest to him.
Kris Kieldrup
Peg and Drew Dudley
Randy Newman
It was very sad for us to learn of Joe's death. We had heard that he was ill but did not realize how serious it was. We had not seen him much over the past few years. When we did it was usually at Shady Bunch functions and other activities in the Whitewater Valley. He certainly lived a full and active life, spending much of his time in outdoor activities doing the things he loved. We will send a donation to Seasons Hospice in memory of Joe and to honor the passing of a friend.
Les and Sally Neeb
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing, I graduated with Joe so went and got out the year book and started reading all the notes everybody wrote and there was Joe's, what a guy, one of the best. Did not see Joe to often as I moved away to Az then on to Ca. I always came back for the Reunion's and Joe always knew me and we would visit some along with everybody else. He will be missed by many.
My love and prayer to Jean and the family.
Beverly culbertson Flaten
So sorry to hear that Joe passed away of Brain cancer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Joe, especially Jeanie. He was a great guy, was always interesting to visit with him when the chance came around. He will be miss by all who knew him. Our Love and Sympathy, Lyle and Carol Busch
My condolences to the family of Joe.
I still remember the first time I met joe. I was sitting on the lawn of the old courthouse after school (maybe fourteen year old) and he walked up to me and said, your name is Pat Shanahan and you live in S.E. don't you. I said yes and he said my name is Joe Guyse and and I live in the S.E too, you want to walk home together, I said yes. The following Saturday we went swimming in the old Rochester High school building, and we were the closest of friends for years.
We went our separate ways eventually, but I always thought of Joe as the closest friend of my youth. I don"t mean to knock the afterlife but I"ll miss not being able to think he's alive somewhere and enjoying life.
Patrick Shanahan
Dear family of Joe, I am Shari Vanderburg now Elliott. I knew Joey since I was a little girl. My parents Bob and Arlene Vanderburg lived with Harriet on 9th Ave S E in the 1950's. I was born in 1950 and Harriet took care of me like her own grand daughter when we lived there and Joey and Patty and the others were there alot when they were younger and I got to know them all even Fritz and Ruth of course. I saw Joe off and on later on when he was a fireman here in Rochester.. My dad was a sheet metal man here in Rochester for many years and would see Joe on projects and he also lived by my brother Bruce Vanderburg, who lives by county road # 19 between Rochester and Chatfield. My bother loves to hunt and fish and got to know Joe that way too, of course my dad did too. Anyway you have our deepest sympathy and may you know that our family really liked Joe and all his bothers and sisters and parents and of course Harriet was special to us too. My dad is now in a nursing home with dementia and not sure if he remembers Joe now , but my mom does and my brother and I and we really liked him and his smile and his friendly nature to us all. God speed and peace to all his loved ones. Sincerely, Shari, Arlene, Bob and Bruce Vanderburg
Dear family of Joe Guyse
I knew Joe very briefly during the early 60's----he was a sunshine type of guy, and I am sure he will be missed! My sincere sympathy to you all----Joe we hardly knew ye----he should have a parade like they do in New Orleans----there would be a crowd!
Family Of Joe Guyse:
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Joe.
Jeannie: Our deepest sypathy is extended to you and your family in the loss of your husband. Due to work and other committments we will not be able to attend the funeral on Monday. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and may the Lord's Gentle arms wrap surround you during this difficult t
John Dirks Family
Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was truly a good man. He was a family friend from way back, and when I told my mom of his passing she was in shock, she told me that Joe introduced her to my dad, the late Steve Weist. Joe is with is old dog Gensing now, who I remember used to ring the door bell when she wanted inside. I wonder if Gensing was there to open the door for Joe as he had so many times for her when Joe was ring the bell at heaven's door...
Bill Weist
son of Sue and the late Steve Weist
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jean and Family,
We are saddened to hear of Joe's passing. We imagine he's antique hunting in heaven. He'll have the market cornered when I get there. He was a great guy and he will be sorely missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Dick and Janice
Jean, my heart goes out to you. I didn't know Joe well. The few times I met him, I thought he was larger than life:) He had energy and charisma. He made me feel welcome.
He will be missed for sure. Jean I wish you strength and to Joe; God Speed.
Dear Jean, and family
We are truly in grief of lost for words . We/Care.
Joe, was unique for sure. He always had a radiant smile, and a mischief/elfy ways. I liked most that he laughed alot and always made you feel comfortable. Kinda like a old Teddy bear. He certainly was a Alexander and acted like one too ! Smile. There is so much to say here . However, Jean you pretty much said it all.
We will miss you Joe !
As ever, Kathleen
Dear Jean, and family
We are truly in grief of lost for words . We/Care.
Joe, was unique for sure. He always had a radiant smile, and a mischief/elfy ways. I liked most that he laughed alot and always made you feel comfortable. Kinda like a old Teddy bear. He certainly was a Alexander and acted like one too ! Smile. There is so much to say here . However, Jean you pretty much said it all.
We will miss you Joe !
As ever, Kathleen
Jean and family:
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
LeeRoy and Connie Bordelon
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Erica Devine
To Jean and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy. Joe was a great guy, we so enjoyed visiting with him whenever we had a chance. He will be missed by many. Gordy and Ginny Gosselin
Deepest sympathy in the loss of a kind hearted man to all of Joe's family and friends. Mark and Cindy
I am very, very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers to Jean and family.
Laurie
Joe was an expectionable person who will be truly missed. Our prayers go out to Jean and all of the Guyse family.
Rest in peace Joe.
Mike & Maria Guyse
You are, O God, quick to pardon and desire man's salvation. In Your goodness we ask You to grant Joe everlasting happiness. With the help of Blessed Mary ever Virgin and all Your saints, we ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
We will truly miss our great friend, and will forever cherish the many fond memories. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with the entire Guyse family at this time.
Jim & Penny Ross
James & Elizabeth