Joseph Velk

Joseph "Joe" Vincent Velk Was born to Eternal Life November 25, 2021, at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Antonia "Toni" (nee Staniger) for over 62 years. Loving father of Teresa M. and Joseph A. (Helen). Proud grandfather of Emily Anna and Elliot James. Dear brother of Patricia (James) Jansen. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph P. and Olive Velk, in-laws Frank and Anna Staniger, and siblings James and Richard. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Joe was born in Centerville, Iowa; and raised in Rathbun, Iowa. Joe was a proud United States Army Veteran; servicing during 1948-1952. Joe graduated from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University) in 1956. He enjoyed a long career as an industrial arts teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools – Lincoln High School 1956-1968 and James Madison High School from 1968 to 1989. Joe loved everything mechanical especially Farmall classic tractors, Ford, and anything John Deere. Joe was an avid fix it guy. He and Toni moved to Milwaukee in 1956 and were residents of Mequon and devout Catholic members of St. Cecelia's (now Lumen Christi) since 1961. Visitation will be held 4 - 7 PM at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 1st.a second visitation will be from 10:00AM until 10:45AM, with Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00AM Thursday, December 2nd at Lumen Christi Parish, 2750 W. Mequon Rd, Mequon. Interment to follow at the Lumen Christi Cemetery. Memorials to Lumen Christi Church or Milwaukee Rescue Mission appreciated. The Mass will be Livestreamed at Lumenchristiparish.org at 10:45am