Joseph Graham

Joseph Marshall Graham, age 74 of Hudson, passed away April 22, 2017 at his home in Hudson.

Joe was born January 13, 1943 in Branchville, SC, to parents Joseph and Thelma (Wimberly) Graham. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1961, and went on to attend trade school. Joe was united in marriage to Eileen Wagner, and the couple was blessed with three children. Joe worked as a Boilermaker and Tradesman and was a proud member of Boilermakers Local 647.

Joe is survived by his wife, Eileen; children, Mike (Melanie Herberg), Steve (Jacquie), and Rhonda (Chris) Benjamin; 7 grandchildren, Chris; Melissa, Tony, Jennifer, Natalie; Kelsie and Kallie; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Leonard (Jill); and many other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 siblings.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Joe’s life will be held from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 11th St. S, Hudson, WI. Memorials preferred.