Joseph L. "Joe" Rosemeyer, 96, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Monday afternoon, January 4, 2021, at ManorCare Health Services, in Dubuque, IA.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A/M, on Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. Mary's Church, in East Dubuque, with Fr. Peter Snieg officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by members of American Legion Post #787, of East Dubuque.

The Mass will be live-streamed on the MILLER FUNERAL HOME GROUP FACEBOOK page.

A WALK-THROUGH VISITATION will begin at 10 A/M, on Friday at the Church, prior to the Mass.  Due to the Covid-19 virus, face masks, social distancing, and occupancy restrictions are to be observed.

The Miller Funeral Home, of East Dubuque, is serving the family.

Joe was born on a farm west of Hazel Green, WI, on February 15, 1924, the fourth son of Francis (Frank) and Lucilla (Runde) Rosemeyer.  He attended grade school at St. Joseph School, at Sinsinsawa, and St. Mary's, in East Dubuque.  Joe attended East Dubuque High School for three years, later he earned his GED, and subsequently was awarded his diploma from East Dubuque High School.  He enlisted in the Coast Guard, in 1942, and served in the South Pacific for fourteen months.  Joe was honorably discharged in 1946.

He married Violet E. "Vi" Wetter, in 1959, at Nativity Church in Dubuque.  She preceded him in death on April 7, 2011.  Joe worked for Myers-Cox Company for thirty-three years and later for Honkamp, Krueger, P.C. part-time.

He was a member of St. Mary's Parish and its Holy Name Society, American Legion Post #787, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars #7976, both of East Dubuque. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing, along with many sand bars while boating on the Mississippi River.

Surviving is a brother, Francis (Pearlie) Rosemeyer, of East Dubuque, IL; a sister-in-law, Theresa Wetter; a brother-in-law, Bruce (Lynn) Wetter; and many nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and their wives, Norb (Rita) Lloyd (Mildred), and Vincent (Alice) Rosemeyer; two sisters, Rita (Jack) Allgeyer, and Mary (Tom) Fluhr; two brothers-in-law, Milton Wetter and Kenneth (Leola) Calonder; three nieces, Jill Kamm, Vickie Vaughan and Susan (Tollefson), of Davenport, IA; two nephews, Anthony "Tony" Rosemeyer and Robert Calonder.

Joe wishes to thank all of his friends for all the good times he has had over the years.  You made life a big joy for me! "Thank you".

In lieu of flowers, a Joseph L. Rosemeyer Memorial Fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com