Joseph Hohenauer,age 85, of Wyoming, died September. 2, 2007 in his home.
Preceded in death by brothers, Wilhelm, Fritz, George, Leo; sisters, Rose and Sophie.
Survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen; children, David (January), Susan (Barry) Johnson, Ann (Dan) Nelson; grandchildren, Carolynn (Joe) Hammer, Melinda Hohenauer (fiance, Jamie Leos), Kendra Johnson, Jennifer Nelson; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Corrin, and Brooke; and brother, Robert (Ruby).
Joe was in the US Navy during WWII, serving aboard the USS North Carolina, and was a recreational pilot after the service.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Friday, September. 7, 2007 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 6:30-9:00 PM , Thursday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment in Calvary Cemetery.
Joseph, like so many others who have selflessly served our country for our freedom, leaves behind a grateful nation. We invite you to share a personal sentiment about Joseph in the permanent community memorial scrapbooks. Please visit the Help Honor a Veteran article on the News and Events page of our web site for more details.