Joseph Don Zschetzsche

Joseph Zschetzsche, 68, of Morgan, Minnesota died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Mankato following a long battle with COPD. A visitation will be on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church - North Entrance in Sleepy Eye. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. The clergy will be Fr. Mark Steffl. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery where Joe will be laid to rest between his mom and dad. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Joseph Zschetzsche was the son of the late Norbert and Bernice (Steffl) Zschetzsche. He was born in Sleepy Eye on November 28, 1955. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1974. Joe was self-employed as a farmer, handyman and carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards and spending time with his many friends. He was always willing to assist anyone who needed help. Joe had a sense of humor that remained with him until his final hours.

Joe is survived by his siblings, John (Charlotte) Zschetzsche of Mountain Lake, James (Cindy) Zschetzsche of Comfrey, and JoAnn (Joe) Bautch of St. Cloud; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Jay) Stoffers, Jeff (Jackie) Bautch and Jeremy (Megan) Bautch; Andy, Kevin (Burgundy) and Brian Zschetzsche; 11 great nieces and nephews; many cousins; and special friend, Gayle, of Morgan. He was preceded in death by his father on April 24, 1979, and his mother on January 4, 1997.

Our family is grateful for the compassionate and skilled care shown to Joe during the past months at Mankato Mayo Hospital and Hillcrest.