He worked his entire career at Wipfli LLP (an accounting firm) starting in 1966, was promoted to manager in 1971, and became a partner in 1977. In 1978, Joe and his long-time friend, Edward Ahneman, moved from the Wausau office to Eau Claire to create a presence in western Wisconsin by establishing a Wipfli office in Chippewa Falls. On October 1, 1995 he was elected Managing Partner & Chairman of the Executive Committee. He served in this capacity until his retirement on September 30, 2001. He was also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Joe joined the Army Reserves on April 10, 1967 and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1972.
His community involvement included: Wausau Noon Optimist Club, secretary-treasurer; McDonell High School Foundation, president; Sister Claire Marie Wick/Triniteam Foundation, board member; Chippewa Falls IDC, treasurer; and a member of Rotary, Eau Claire YMCA, the Elks and Immaculate Conception Church in Eau Claire.
He enjoyed golfing with special friends; attending professional, college and high school sporting events; reading; traveling; following politics; and spending winters in Naples, Florida for 14 years.
Joe cherished the time he spent with his family and friends and all of the wonderful memories that were made. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family & friends for his logical approach to everything in life, his patience, his infectious smile, and his classic Joey sayings.
He is survived by his wife...and four children...
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Contributor: Mary Fisher (47341019) •
He worked his entire career at Wipfli LLP (an accounting firm) starting in 1966, was promoted to manager in 1971, and became a partner in 1977. In 1978, Joe and his long-time friend, Edward Ahneman, moved from the Wausau office to Eau Claire to create a presence in western Wisconsin by establishing a Wipfli office in Chippewa Falls. On October 1, 1995 he was elected Managing Partner & Chairman of the Executive Committee. He served in this capacity until his retirement on September 30, 2001. He was also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Joe joined the Army Reserves on April 10, 1967 and was honorably discharged on July 31, 1972.
His community involvement included: Wausau Noon Optimist Club, secretary-treasurer; McDonell High School Foundation, president; Sister Claire Marie Wick/Triniteam Foundation, board member; Chippewa Falls IDC, treasurer; and a member of Rotary, Eau Claire YMCA, the Elks and Immaculate Conception Church in Eau Claire.
He enjoyed golfing with special friends; attending professional, college and high school sporting events; reading; traveling; following politics; and spending winters in Naples, Florida for 14 years.
Joe cherished the time he spent with his family and friends and all of the wonderful memories that were made. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family & friends for his logical approach to everything in life, his patience, his infectious smile, and his classic Joey sayings.
He is survived by his wife...and four children...
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Contributor: Mary Fisher (47341019) •
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