Joseph V. Crubel

Joseph Joe V. Crubel, age 57, of Bloomington, passed away suddenly of a pulmonary embolism on Monday, December 8, 2014, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. Joe was a generous and giving man and even in death he gave the gift of life by being an organ and tissue donor. He was born on March 21, 1957, in Prairie du Chien, the son of Arthur J. and Ruth D. (Wright) Crubel. Joe attended St. Marys Catholic School and graduated from Bloomington High School. He then furthered his education at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College earning a degree in Ag Power. On May 28, 1977, Joe was united in marriage to Donna Marshall at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington. To this union, five children were born. After their marriage, the couple farmed with Donnas parents on their hog and beef farm. In 1982 until 1986, the couple then ventured out on their own, dairy farming near Patch Grove on the Norman Clark farm. In 1986 until 1997 they farmed the Keith Harville farm west of Patch Grove. In March of 1997, the couple purchased their own dairy farm on Brookens Road in Mt. Hope. In 1996, Joe began employment with Waste Management as a mechanic. In 2002, he worked for Prairie Sand & Gravel until 2005. Joe was employed with Town & Country Sanitation from June 2005 until August of 2013. Most recently, he was helping Steve Crubel with his lawn care business. In his free time, he would help his wife and son, Tyler, at Tylers Repair, Mt. Hope. Joe was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church and the Bloomington Lions Club and a past member of the West Grant Rescue Squad. He loved his 57 Chevy pick-up and John Deere tractors. Joe enjoyed helping people, making people laugh and watching Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Rifleman and The Virginian. His grandchildren and his nieces and nephews were very dear to him. He was especially proud of his children and their accomplishments.

Survivors include his loving wife, Donna; their children: Kyle (Abbie Sackmann) Crubel, Otsego, MN; Myles (Hollie Uren) Crubel, Fennimore; Tyler (Breanna) Crubel, Bloomington; Royle (Ciera) Crubel, Murrieta, CA; Haylee (Derek) Freymiller, Fennimore; his ten beloved grandchildren: Jadynn and Harper Crubel, Artessa Fischer, Madden Crubel, Kailyn and Caden Crubel, Damon and Christian Whitaker, Reece and Ryder Freymiller; his mother, Ruth Crubel, Bloomington; his son Eric White, Glen Haven; his siblings: Chris (Marlin) Carl, Stitzer; Greg (Janelle) Crubel, Bloomington; Pat (Judy Clark) Crubel, Equality, IL; and Char (Dan) Campbell, Bloomington; Bill (Gina) Crubel, Lancaster, Cheryl (James) Kelley, Verona; sister-in-law, Carol (John) Long, Potosi; brother-in-law, Glenn (Jenny) Marshall, Potosi; many special nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Art; his sister, Theresa Crubel; his father and mother-in-law, Donald and Ruby Marshall; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Memorial services were held Saturday, December 13, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in Blakes Prairie Cemetery, Bloomington. Family and friends called on Friday, December 12, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church where a 3:45 p.m. scripture service will be held. Friends also called on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers and due to Joes generous and caring nature, a scholarship fund will be established in his name. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Bloomington is assisting the family.