Another one gone way too soon! Rest in Peace, Joe, until we meet again!
Joseph Harvey Kalla
March 31, 1953 – June 14, 2023
Public Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud for Joseph Harvey Kalla, age 70, of St. Cloud, who passed away, after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Private Family Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home. Burial of the urn will be in the St. Joseph Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.
Joe was born on March 31, 1953 to Harvey and Mary Lou (Kirchner) Kalla in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He grew up in Waite Park and was apart of the first graduating class at Apollo High School in 1971. He then attended and graduated from the St. Cloud Community and Technical College in 1973, majoring in Major Appliance Service. From 1975 to 1983, Joe worked for Burlington Northern Railroad, following in his father’s footsteps, as a Carman Welder. In 1983 he started working for Electrolux as a Test Engineer and Product Manager eventually retiring in 2016 after 33 years of service. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Teske on April 22, 1978 at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Joe was a loving husband, dad and grandpa and enjoyed spending time with his family, but most especially his grandchildren. In his younger years, Joe enjoyed playing baseball for area townball teams. As he grew older, he enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball. Joe was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed going waterfowl and deer hunting and fishing (but not for bass). He also enjoyed traveling and snorkeling in the ocean. He will be remembered for his love of family, quick wit, ability to tell a good story, passion for playing cards and being the life of the party.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Bonnie; children, Kelly (Michael) Sanders and Luke (Amber); grandsons, Dayden Sanders and Reece Kalla; siblings, Kathryn (Peter) Bahe, Mark (Christine), Chris (Nancy); and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary (Ron) Becker and Amy Kline.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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Liebe Bonnie,liebe Kelly,lieber Luke und Familien
In tiefem Mitgefühl begleiten euch meine Gedanken in diesen schweren Stunden.
Joseph war ein wunderbarer Mensch.
Meine Gedanken sind bei euch.
In stiller Trauer und herzlicher Verbundenheit
Ingeborg
Dear Bonnie & Family, I am so sorry for your loss & pray God brings you strength & peace to get thru this most difficult time. I have so many great memories of Joe & the good ole days of Waite Park, playing poker, bowling, beer parties at the quarry’s. He always had a great smile & a joke or two & sincere care & concern for everybody. He was a great guy,I will keep these fun memories close at heart, I pray you can do the same
Bonnie, Kelly, Luke: my heart goes out to you. I’ll remember Joe, always.
Honoring your sorrow, wishing you peace. Love, Marie
We have many great memories of Joe during the Waite Park Softball years, camping, parties etc. Joe was Chuck’s roommate when I met Chuck. Joe was a very kind and caring person, he will truely be missed! Our sympathies go out to the whole Kalla family!
my deepest condolences to the whole Kalla family. He was such a great and funny person.
Kitty, my deep condolences. I know you were close to your brother and that is a shared gift of siblings. Know that I hold you close. There is never a good time to lose a loving relationship. With love, Tamsie
I saw Joe at their 50th class reunion of Apollo & had such a nice catch up talk.
Joe was our paper boy delivering the St. Cloud Times.
I am so saddened that he had to battle Cancer.
Joe was so nice, always a smile, an all around good guy. Many will miss him & I’m sure he leaves a huge gap in your family’s life. Talk of him and remember all the fun times you all shared, often!
God’s blessings,
Jerry & Gerri Gasperlin-Dickinson
Oh Joe. How we will miss you! Your crazy wit, great smile, funny stories, kindness and friendship!! Rest in Peace.
Joe joe! He was one of the kindest man I’ve ever met. His quick smile, his fast and clever wit always kept us laughing g. We traveled together and explored many places. We will miss you Joe, so very very much. See you someday again. ❤️
Services
Schedule Details
Public Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud for Joseph Harvey Kalla, age 70, of St. Cloud, who passed away, after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Private Family Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home. Burial of the urn will be in the St. Joseph Parish Cemetery in Waite Park.