Joseph (Joe) Albert Lake or “007, Joe Cool or Missouri Joe” was taken too soon from our world to be with his Heavenly Father. His family honors his passing on January 12, 2024. Joe was born April 25, 1967, to Howard and Carmen (Elder) Lake in Hannibal, Missouri. He graduated from Philadelphia, Missouri’s Marion CountyContinue Reading
Joseph (Joe) Albert Lake or “007, Joe Cool or Missouri Joe” was taken too soon from our world to be with his Heavenly Father. His family honors his passing on January 12, 2024.
Joe was born April 25, 1967, to Howard and Carmen (Elder) Lake in Hannibal, Missouri. He graduated from Philadelphia, Missouri’s Marion County R-II high school in 1985. Over the years he earned numerous certificates, furthering his education in his fields of work.
Joe grew up in the Hannibal, Missouri. In his youth he was very active in riding and showing horses with the Tri-County Buffalo Rangers Saddle Club. He also raced cars, ran demo derby cars, and rode bulls in the local rodeo circuits. He loved farming with his dad and helping him repair farm equipment. Joe loved being out in the woods, hunting and fishing. He also played banjo and guitar in the Lake Family Band. Joe loved to restore farm equipment and he restored his grand dad’s John Deere GP, which is still running and used in many parades in Missouri.
Joe will be remembered for his outgoing, friendly personality. He never met a stranger, always making friends. You would know Joe was in the room before you saw him by his infectious and unique laugh. He was legendary for his card playing and board games winnings. Joe also had impressive cornhole bean bag skills, notorious for being able to drop air mail bags almost all the time. He was very active in local, Wisconsin, and Midwest tournaments.
Joe was a jack-of-all trades. In his life he worked various jobs in farming, trucking, cement work, railroad mechanic, security, and cable installation. He put his whole heart and soul into helping people out. His ability to trouble-shoot and come up with solutions was well-known and people sought his help on various projects. Joe was also active in his church, Sacred Heart in Horicon, Wisconsin. He loved to help with youth pizza making, always kidding around and telling jokes.
Joe and Melissa (Sette) met in February 2000 and were married in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin in June 2002 and eventually settled on her family farm in Juneau, Wisconsin. Joe loved his family and always looked for ways to celebrate together and help out when needed.
Joe is survived by his wife, Melissa and daughters Carmen and Rose Lake; Father-in-Law, Robert Sette (Juneau, WI). Sons, Aaron King (Sarah Hope, children: Samara Darlene Muller-King, Robert Lee King II, Malachai Maverick Odin King) (Collinsville, Illinois) and Tyler Lake (Moberly, MO). Daughters Ashton Lake (Aaron Speek, children: Granden Lake, Essence Lake, Kynsten Whisenand, Aurelia Speek)(Moberly, MO), Molly Lake (Korbyn and Kyzer Luckett) (Palmyra, MO), and Abby Stratton (Josh) and children, Genevieve and Edith (Osage Beach, MO). His father, Howard J. Lake; brother, Junior Lake (Linda); Christina Blair (James); Tonya Lake; Teresa Brown (Dennis); Dot Lake (Tami Lyons); Liz Donath (Mike); Cecelia Obert (Rick); Jenny Bemis (Ron); and brother, Stacey Lake. And numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was proceeded in death by his mother, Carmen O. (Elder) Lake; mother-in-law, Rosemary Schulz; brother-in-law, James Blair; niece Lisa (Lake) Parshall and nephew, James Vincent Lake and several great aunts and uncles.
Visitation for Joe will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Horicon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, there will also be a visitation at church from 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at church on Wednesday beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Justin Lopina officiating. Burial will be at Juneau City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family (Melissa Lake) for Joe’s children and grandkids.
Jenny Bemis
left a message on January 18, 2024:
Love you bunches little brother
Tonya Lake
left a message on January 16, 2024:
I once read this lovely poem:
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day
with
MEMORIES
In our hearts that stay
Since our mother's passing on 9.1.1., 1992, it seems with or without provocation, a fond memory will pop in my mind, and I try to make it linger, repeat and savor for as long as I can. So true now with my younger brother Joe. Being fifteen years my junior, he was one of my babies (as mom would say). From carrying him around on my hip through his infancy, babysitting as a toddler, to growing older and facing him as a worthy opponent in any one of the many various card games that mom would entice us with. As adults, and both living away from our home in Missouri, we often visited back and forth while living in Colorado and Wyoming. In all that, we shared many life experiences and laughs. I know that mom has waited a very long time for us to join her and now lovingly holds her ninth child while teaching him a new card game that she has learned. I love you Jody-Bo! Say "hi" to mom!
I will wait my turn!
Evin The Roofer
left a message on January 15, 2024:
It's with great sadness I am writing this message....Truly a legend gone too soon. I just want to say thanks Joe. Your presence and energy will be greatly missed in the bags community. Thank you for the effort you put into helping struggling players like myself. I will continue to toss in your spirit. Signed J.L. on a set of bags in your honor. Thanks again old friend.
Don Wells
left a message on January 15, 2024:
In memory of Joseph A. Lake, Don Wells lit a candle
Your DNR Family
left a message on January 15, 2024:
John A. Sparacino
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Nephew Joe,
I think we always had a mutual respect for each other and I valued your friendship. If I can say the trait I admired the most about you was your kind and giving spirit and personality.
I can't begin to count the many times you came to my rescue and helped me and all of the family with broken down cars, mowers, trailers and always willing to lend a helping hand.. You were an awesome dad and a great bagger!!
Your laugh was infectious and I always appreciated the way you treated my mom and the many card games you played with her. We will miss you, but thanks for touching all of us while you had the chance. Rest in Peace!!
Tami Craig
left a message on January 15, 2024:
I am so sorry.❤️🙏❤️
Michael Kent
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Joe i will never forget you. You were always a kind a generous friend. Maybe they have bags in heaven. 4 baggers all the way
Leland crane Jr
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Joe and I grew up together. Joe's parents and my parents were good friends. One day while visiting Joe, Joe decided he wanted some ice cream. Joe and I concocted a plan to tell his parents it was my birthday so we could get ice cream. It worked, we had ice cream. Life was good.
A couple weeks later, Joe's mother asked my mother how Lee's birthday went. My mom said fine, it was in December. Joe's mother said they celebrated it in July. Joe and I were caught, but we still had ice-cream.
I am guessing we were 10 to 12 years old when that happened.
I can still hear his laugh. Rest in peace Joe.
Leland Crane
Teresa and Dennis Brown
left a message on January 15, 2024:
RIP little brother, you will be missed by many Joe. Melissa and the entire family, are all in our thoughts and Prayers. Our wonderful nieces and nephews, we hope will know how much they are loved. We will miss you Joe, always. sending LOVE from your sis and family. Teresa & Dennis Brown
Pam & Carole Smith
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Melissa & girls,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was one of a kind, with the biggest heart and laugh of anyone I have ever known. I know he loved you all with everything he had. I will forever thank God for putting him in my friend Melissa's life and blessing them with two beautiful girls. Even though we didn't see each other as often as we would have liked, I will miss that laugh and the big hearted man associated with it. I will make sure we put aside a Pepsi for him today.
Mike and Liz Donath
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Melissa and children,
You have our deepest sympathy and seeding hugs and prayers to you all.
My brother was one of a kind and gone way too soon. All our love to you all. Mike and Liz Donath
janet westphal
left a message on January 15, 2024:
So sorry. Joe did his best to help me throw that darn bag right. Will miss him too.
Patti Anderson Craighead
left a message on January 14, 2024:
Thinking of you all during this time of loss! So many sweets memories of Joe and his siblings and parents!
In our prayers,
Patti Anderson Craighead
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Jenny Bemis
left a message on January 18, 2024:
Love you bunches little brother
Tonya Lake
left a message on January 16, 2024:
I once read this lovely poem:
Those we love don't go away
They walk beside us every day
with
MEMORIES
In our hearts that stay
Since our mother's passing on 9.1.1., 1992, it seems with or without provocation, a fond memory will pop in my mind, and I try to make it linger, repeat and savor for as long as I can. So true now with my younger brother Joe. Being fifteen years my junior, he was one of my babies (as mom would say). From carrying him around on my hip through his infancy, babysitting as a toddler, to growing older and facing him as a worthy opponent in any one of the many various card games that mom would entice us with. As adults, and both living away from our home in Missouri, we often visited back and forth while living in Colorado and Wyoming. In all that, we shared many life experiences and laughs. I know that mom has waited a very long time for us to join her and now lovingly holds her ninth child while teaching him a new card game that she has learned. I love you Jody-Bo! Say "hi" to mom!
I will wait my turn!
Evin The Roofer
left a message on January 15, 2024:
It's with great sadness I am writing this message....Truly a legend gone too soon. I just want to say thanks Joe. Your presence and energy will be greatly missed in the bags community. Thank you for the effort you put into helping struggling players like myself. I will continue to toss in your spirit. Signed J.L. on a set of bags in your honor. Thanks again old friend.
Don Wells
left a message on January 15, 2024:
In memory of Joseph A. Lake, Don Wells lit a candle
Your DNR Family
left a message on January 15, 2024:
John A. Sparacino
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Nephew Joe,
I think we always had a mutual respect for each other and I valued your friendship. If I can say the trait I admired the most about you was your kind and giving spirit and personality.
I can't begin to count the many times you came to my rescue and helped me and all of the family with broken down cars, mowers, trailers and always willing to lend a helping hand.. You were an awesome dad and a great bagger!!
Your laugh was infectious and I always appreciated the way you treated my mom and the many card games you played with her. We will miss you, but thanks for touching all of us while you had the chance. Rest in Peace!!
Tami Craig
left a message on January 15, 2024:
I am so sorry.❤️🙏❤️
Michael Kent
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Joe i will never forget you. You were always a kind a generous friend. Maybe they have bags in heaven. 4 baggers all the way
Leland crane Jr
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Joe and I grew up together. Joe's parents and my parents were good friends. One day while visiting Joe, Joe decided he wanted some ice cream. Joe and I concocted a plan to tell his parents it was my birthday so we could get ice cream. It worked, we had ice cream. Life was good.
A couple weeks later, Joe's mother asked my mother how Lee's birthday went. My mom said fine, it was in December. Joe's mother said they celebrated it in July. Joe and I were caught, but we still had ice-cream.
I am guessing we were 10 to 12 years old when that happened.
I can still hear his laugh. Rest in peace Joe.
Leland Crane
Teresa and Dennis Brown
left a message on January 15, 2024:
RIP little brother, you will be missed by many Joe. Melissa and the entire family, are all in our thoughts and Prayers. Our wonderful nieces and nephews, we hope will know how much they are loved. We will miss you Joe, always. sending LOVE from your sis and family. Teresa & Dennis Brown
Pam & Carole Smith
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Melissa & girls,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was one of a kind, with the biggest heart and laugh of anyone I have ever known. I know he loved you all with everything he had. I will forever thank God for putting him in my friend Melissa's life and blessing them with two beautiful girls. Even though we didn't see each other as often as we would have liked, I will miss that laugh and the big hearted man associated with it. I will make sure we put aside a Pepsi for him today.
Mike and Liz Donath
left a message on January 15, 2024:
Melissa and children,
You have our deepest sympathy and seeding hugs and prayers to you all.
My brother was one of a kind and gone way too soon. All our love to you all. Mike and Liz Donath
janet westphal
left a message on January 15, 2024:
So sorry. Joe did his best to help me throw that darn bag right. Will miss him too.
Patti Anderson Craighead
left a message on January 14, 2024:
Thinking of you all during this time of loss! So many sweets memories of Joe and his siblings and parents!
In our prayers,
Patti Anderson Craighead
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