Joseph Kellogg
January 20, 1976 ~ September 10, 2010
Joseph L. Kellogg, age 34, of Decorah, Iowa formerly of Ionia, Iowa passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, backpacking, camping, canoeing, and traveling. He was affiliated with various arborist organizations.
Joe is survived by his parents, Nancy Flaskerud of Ridgeway, Iowa, Larry and Diane Kellogg of Ionia; his wife Rachel, and daughter Serina Jo, both of Decorah; his grandmothers, Nora Johnson-Vobr of Cresco and Agatha Hoffman of Ionia; his sisters, Michele (Doug) Munn of Clear Lake, Iowa, Jackie (Ken) Zeien of Waverly, Iowa, Lisa Kellogg of Ionia, Nita Flaskerud of Rochester, Minnesota, Kaya Flaskerud of Waukon, Iowa, and Jenna Flaskerud of Des Moines, Iowa; his brother; Brian (Shana) Kellogg of Ionia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Robert and JoAnn Giese of Ogema, WI; along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dale and Wilma Kellogg; and his grandfathers, Lelan Johnson, and Jack Hoffman. Joseph Lawrence Kellogg was born on January 20, 1976 to Larry and Nancy (Johnson) Kellogg in New Hampton, Iowa. Joe graduated from New Hampton High School in 1994. He then received his Associates Degree in Biology from North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Joe was employed at Featherlite in Cresco, Iowa, Winnebago Industries in Charles City, Iowa, and, CamCar in Decorah where he was presently employed. Joe was currently attending classes at North Iowa Community College in Calmar, where he was studying Arboriculture. On August 18, 2007, Joe was united in marriage to his loving wife Rachel Giese at Mondeaux Dam Lodge, Wisconsin.
Memorials:
Memorials may be directed to Larry and Diane Kellogg.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at St. Boniface Cemetery in Ionia with Jereb Kellogg, Jason Bucknell, Dan Edson, Eric Wold, Mark Hagen, and Nathan Kellogg serving as casket bearers.
Visitation:
Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, with a scriptural wake service at 5:00 PM at Ionia Funeral Home in Ionia, Iowa. Visitation will continue at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Service:
A Service of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Ionia, Iowa with Fr. Mark Osterhaus celebrating.
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Diane, Larry and family We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and in my heart.
Larry, Daine, Family, We are thinking of you at this diffcult time.
Larry, Diane, and family- you are all in our thoughts and prayers. You did a wonderful job taking care of Joe all the way until the end. He was a very special person and will be missed by all.
My sympathy to the family. As I was reading this I was saddened to see a young man taken away too soon. Words cannot express how you feel, but his memories will always be in your heart. May you be comforted at this time-
Nancy, Larry Diane and Rachel, We send you our deepest sympathies in this tragic loss. Your son and husband had a special place in our hearts. Our condolences to your families.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed. As a parent, you always want to be the one to go first, you never want to lose a child. But knowing that he is in a better place and with his Grandma and Grandpa should give you some comfort. Our heart goes out to you.
so sorry to the familys for your loss. we will miss joey dearly.
To Joes family, You have our deepest condolences for your loss. It is so hard to stand by and watch your loved one suffer and not be able to take all the pain away. May God grant you strength and comfort to bear your sorrow. Sharon Haskovec
Dear Larry, Diane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are continuely reminded of how precious life is. God Bless all of you. Mike and Lori Rosonke
Jackie Family Joe will certainly be missed by all, he was a kind hearted free spirit! I will always remember being in Jackie Kens wedding together as Maid of Honor and Best Man. Im sure our height difference made us a comical pair! Though I cannot be with you tomorrow, I will be there in spirit. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love-Jessica Family.
Jackie Family Joe will certainly be missed by all, he was a kind hearted free spirit! I will always remember being in Jackie Kens wedding together as Maid of Honor and Best Man. Im sure our height difference made us a comical pair! Though I cannot be with you tomorrow, I will be there in spirit. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love-Jessica Family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family of Joe Kellogg. He will be deeply missed. Angie Pepin (Hanson)
Our Prayers go out to your family n friends.You grew up with my children in Ionia and was a great friend of my oldest daughter Jen. Thoughts n prayers to your little one you leave behind.
Serina ~ We are so, so sorry for you loss sweetheart. Thinking of you. Your friends, Bruce Tina Michels, Bryce, Maddison and Robby
We are so sorry for the loss of y our beloved Joe, Know we are thinking you.. Mike and Sue
You and your family are in my prayers. Please accept my sincere sympathy for you all. Mrs. Freerks
I am sorry that I cant make it down there.My car is not working right. GOD BLESS YOU LOVE YOU DON
I am truely sorry for your lose.I pray that GOD will comfort you and be with you today and for ever. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU LOVE DON
It seems so strange when someone so young endures such a battle and is taken home to the Lord far before were ready to see them go. I have not seen Joe since high school, but remember him as a kind and friendly young man. My heart aches for his family, but I hope you all can find some comfort in knowing his pain is over and he is at home with the Lord. Prayers and thoughts of sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
know that you will never be forgotten and always be in our hearts. RIP with all my love amy
To the Kellog family, You have our dearest Sympathy. Your are in our thoughts and prayers. Jamie and Sheri Frost
You are all in my thoughts. Memories of Joe are floating through my mind. Various religion classes and church happenings in St. Boniface basement, riding bikes around Ionia, walking in the woods, and hanging out with our Ionia crew. He was so funny and personable. I will be thinking of you and of him.
I am so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God carry you through this difficult time. Patrick Schwickerath and family
I give my deepest sympathy to Joes wife, daughter Serina and his whole family-Rest in Peace Joe.we always had a good laugh when you came around to visit us up in Minnesota..until we meet again.
My thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. I remember Joe as one of the most comical people that I have known. School bus rides were made so much more enjoyable with his jokes and impressions. These are the memories that I will hold close.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. Keep your memories close to your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe and I were NHHS class of 1994.
Larry and family, We were so saddened to hear of your sons passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as you all face the difficult days ahead.