Joseph A. Warrington, 79, of Keshena, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at a local nursing home. Born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Keshena, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary (Boivin) Warrington Sr.
After graduating from high school, Joseph enlisted with the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on March 19, 1962, after more than nine years of service. On Nov. 22, 1969, he was united in marriage to Loretta Mae Davis in Gresham. She preceded him in death on May 10, 1984. Joseph worked at various places throughout his life, including for the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department, logging for Gordon Dickie Sr., for the Menominee County Highway Department, at the Boivin’s Store, at Menominee Tribal Enterprise and at the Menominee Casino and Bingo Hall. Joseph later married Janet Heath, who also preceded him in death. Joseph was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena as well as the Veterans of the Menominee Nation, Menominee American Legion Post 497 and the VFW.
Joseph is survived by four daughters, Melinda (Wayne Kohel) Davis, Delores “Bozo” (Millie Murphy) Warrington, Regina Warrington and Renita Wilber, all of Keshena; a son, Lawrence “Larry” (Wendy) Warrington, of Keshena; stepsons, Scott Penass, Jeff and Leon Heath; 17 grandchildren, Teanna, Dean, Darus, Caprice, Jase, Katie Jo, Brandon, Kyra, Tony, Desirae, Dana, Matt, Rickie, Sylvia, Jayden, Delilah, Kaiden; a brother, Benjamin “Ben” (Betty) Warrington, of Keshena; a sister, Marcia Hause, of Flat Rock, Mich.; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Joseph was preceded in death by his first wife and love of his life, Loretta “Mae” Warrington; his second wife, Janet “Ann” Warrington; his father, Benjamin Warrington Sr.; his mother, Mary; and stepfather, Jesse Brooks.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O Praem, officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of the Menominee Nation at the church following the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is being held at the Renita Wilber residence, W1861 Broken Bow Road, Keshena, from 4 p.m. Thursday until the procession leaves for the church on Saturday. A parish wake service will be held at the residence at 7 p.m. Friday.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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