Joseph Klecker

Joseph Bernard “Joe” Klecker, age 78, of Sand Lake Twp., Burnett Co., WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Born in Ellsworth, WI, on February 27, 1938, Joe was the son of the late John B. and Wanda M. (Schlumpf) Klecker. He attended local schools there, and was a 1956 graduate of Ellsworth High School. He had worked for many years at 3M Corporation in Cottage Grove, MN. In 1978, Joe moved to the Webster area to manage his hobby farm. He was a prolific vegetable gardener; growing, selling, and canning many varieties of produce. He was known for the famous juice recipe he created from tomatoes and vegetables. Joe also grew spruce and pine trees on his farm and sold them to local landscapers. Joe was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Webster, and also attended Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church in Scott Twp. He loved fishing and hunting, and he was a good cook. Joe also was helpful in maintaining local snowmobile trails. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and John Klecker; an infant son, Robert; and a sister, Elaine, in infancy. Joe is survived by his children: Connie (Marvin) Wenzel, Patricia (Tom) Level, and Judy (Chris) Schwanke, and their mother, Virginia; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, John (Marge) Klecker; a sister, Karen (Tom) Cernohaus; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may call between 5:00 and 7:00 pm, Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am), Monday, September 12th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Webster, with Father Michael Tupa officiating. Interment will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Webster, WI.