Of Ste. Genevieve, MO, age 90, on Monday, May 18, 2020.
Beloved husband of the late Mary E. Hatala (nee Blakemore); Dear father of Diana (Chris) Smith, Karen (Bob) Barden, Ed (Sheila) Hatala and Cindy (Steve) Schoemehl; Loving grandfather of Matthew and Tony Barden, Michelle (Wade) Bush and Eric Hatala and dear great-grandfather of Kyleigh Barden; dear brother, uncle, cousin & friend.
Joe was a true icon of the financial printing industry including stretches at St Louis area giants Von Hoffman Press, Mendle Press, Universal Printing Company and Color-Art Printing Company . His fulfilling career brought him many lifelong friends along the way.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman (card player) and shared his love of the outdoors with his family. Whether it was “cowboying” on his Washington County “Crooked Creek Ranch” or enjoying his retired years at his favorite Ste. Genevieve County lake home, Joe was a true outdoorsman and a “man’s man”.
He will be greatly missed.
Services: Private services.
Charitable donations may be made to the charity of your choice in his memory.
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My condolences to your family during this difficult time. I always loved my Uncle Joe and he will be remembered fondly.
Diane and Chris-so sorry for your loss. Your father was a legend in the financial printing industry. I only worked with him for about a year, but memories were made. Life is so precious with this silent killer that has everyone thinking about their lives. Be happy knowing your father is without pain and enjoying telling stories with his pals and the occasional card game. x0x0x0x Mary Prater
Ed and Sheila and family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, Joe. It sounds like he was an incredible man. You are all in our thoughts.
Your neighbors,
Clint, Erica, Lucas, Finn, and Ethan
I am so sorry for your loss.