RACINE - Joseph Ronald Alton, 64, died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha. He was born August 16, 1943, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Howard and Mildred (nee: Losee) Alton. He spent his early life in Battle Creek, Mich., graduating from Lake View High School there. On April 11, 1964, he married Christine Schaetten at First Congregational Church in Union Grove. Following marriage, they lived in Illinois, Indiana, Sturtevant, and then Racine for the past 37 years. Joe worked in retail for 12 years before working for a local duck processing plant for 26 years, 15 of which was as Plant Manager. While there, he received the President's Award. Prior to retirement, he worked for Roundy's Supermarkets. He was a member and past President of Belle City Communicators CB Club, which was involved in raising money for Muscular Dystrophy. He loved golf, deer hunting, and vacationing at his timeshares with his wife. He was an avid Packers and Brewers fan. He loved spending time with his family and always was willing to offer his help when needed. He had a good sense of humor and liked to make people laugh. He took pride in his home, yard, and pool. Survivors include his father, Howard Alton; his wife, Christine Alton; children, Terri (Rich) Jarvis, Debbie (Bill) Nelson, David (Sue) Alton, and Tim (Jenny) Alton; and grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt Maier) Nelson, Eric Nelson, Stephen Jarvis, Kelly Jarvis, Meghan Alton, Connor Alton, Matthew Alton, and Logan Alton. He is further survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in- law, Nancy Alton, Darlene (Larry) Burchell, Marcine (Leslie) Reeck, and Bernene Kingery; father-in-law, Bernard Schaetten; step-father- in-law, Jerald Wittman; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred; brother, Tom; grandson, Andrew Alton; mother- in-law, Ellen Wittman; daughter-in-law, Lorie Alton; niece, Dawn Burchell; and nephew, Shawn Burchell. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home in Union Grove with Pastor Michael Zolnosky officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 until 7 p.m. and also at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 until 11 a.m. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the ICU staff at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha for their excellent care of Joe and their compassion for the family at this time of grief. POLNASEK-DANIELS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 908 - 11th Avenue Union Grove 878-2011 www.danielsfamilyfuneral. com