Dear Marge and family, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He has always been one of my favorite cousins. That grin of his and always the jokester and what a gift he had for storytelling,will always be remembered. May you and the family find comfort in the sweet and happy memories that will remain with you forever. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the whole family.
Joseph J. Tabatt
March 22, 1941 – December 12, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 17, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Joseph J. Tabatt, 69, of St. Cloud. Joe died December 12, 2010, at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Reverends Ed Kraemer and Matthew Kuhn will concelebrate.
Burial will be at a later date.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and after 9:30 AM on Friday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Parish prayers will be held at 6:00 PM, and the Eagles Aerie #622 and Knights of Columbus Council #5548 will have prayer services at 6:30 PM on Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
Joe was born at home during a snowstorm in Ft. Ripley Township, to Herbert, Sr. and Wanda (Sobiech) on March 22, 1941. He attended school in Little Falls, and was in the Army National Guard. He married Marge Schnoor on June 16, 1965 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls. He was employed for over 40 years with Northwestern Bell/US West/Qwest. He was past president of the Local 7212 CWA. Joe was an active volunteer at the Eagles Club, Salvation Army, and the Whitney Senior Center woodshop. He was a charter member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Joe enjoyed bus trips with Marge, gardening, woodworking, bird watching, making wine, talking politics, writing limericks, playing cards, and playing practical jokes.
Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marge; children Mark (C.P.), MSSGT US Air Force, of Roy, Utah, Pat of Sauk Rapids, Kate (Bill) Steinbach of St. Cloud, Mike (Jill) of St. Augusta, Mona (Mike Rau) Tabatt of St. Cloud; two grandchildren, Blake and Brooke Steinbach; brothers and sisters Dorothy (Syl) Waldvogel of Little Falls, Herb, Jr. of Little Falls, John (Jean) of Randall, Adele (David Janey) Williams of Little Falls, Fred (Judy) of Little Falls, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters-in-law Karen Tabatt and Bev Tabatt, brother-in-law Rich Williams, and his loving canine companion Ladybugs.
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We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Joe will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. Your memories will always be something you have to treasure.
May God Bless you and help you through your difficult days ahead.
Dear Marge – I just want you to know that we are all thinking of you and your family. We are all so sorry to hear about Joe. I just saw him not that long ago in the grocery store; he was laughing as I wasn’t sure if it was him and he said “Yeah, it’s me!” He was a character. His smile and his devilish grin will always live on in my mind and my heart. May God hold your family tight and give you peace to move forward in this difficult time. God Bless.
Marge and Family I love you all and am sorry for your loss.
I never had a cool nickname like Fayes. But do remmember all the times Uncle Joe would stop at mom and dads and bring me salamanders.
And will never forget my trip to St.Cloud on the grayhound bus to go fishing with Uncle Joe.
Marge – My condolences to you and your family. I have many fond memories of GB trips plus Joe’s visits to the Mn. Fishing Museum and the beautiful gifts he presented me – his infamous back scratcher, beautifil tri-crosses hanging on my wall, and the wood footstool in my living room. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers, including brother Herb Jr. I know from experience this year that the sudden death of a loved one is shocking, moreso at holiday time.
Dear Marge and Family,
I just saw Joe at our 50th Class Reunion in 2009. I still have my back scratcher. I do know he was handy with woodworking and had a great sense of humor. He always took time to greet us. Our sincere sympathy in your loss, may God comfort you in your time of greatest sorrow.
Marge, Mark, Pat, Kate, Mike and Mona and families – so sorry for your loss, GGJ will always hold a special place in my heart! Love, Chuck, “Flusher” Faye, Josh, Benji and Erin. We Love You!!!!
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St. Michael’s Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 17, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Joseph J. Tabatt, 69, of St. Cloud. Joe died December 12, 2010, at the St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Reverends Ed Kraemer and Matthew Kuhn will concelebrate.
Burial will be at a later date.
Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 PM on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, and after 9:30 AM on Friday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Parish prayers will be held at 6:00 PM, and the Eagles Aerie #622 and Knights of Columbus Council #5548 will have prayer services at 6:30 PM on Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.