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I still do not beleive that when I call you will not be there.  When I get off the plane in Seattle you will not be there, to wrap your arms around me.##imported-begin##Denise Fulda-Riley##imported-end##
Birth date: Apr 25, 1933 Death date: Apr 14, 2004
Joe was born April 25, 1933, in Baltimore, MD, and passed away April 14, 2004 in Tacoma. He is preceded in death by both parents, and 5 siblings. Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mycki; daughters: Denise (Larry) Riley, E. Read Obituary
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I still do not beleive that when I call you will not be there.  When I get off the plane in Seattle you will not be there, to wrap your arms around me.##imported-begin##Denise Fulda-Riley##imported-end##
Papa, You will be missed.
You have inspired the youth around you, written poems and books that will withstand time, spent your time helping others and making our world a better place.  You put your life on the line to assure our freedoms. Thank you. I love you, Papa.##imported-begin##Annee Nelson##imported-end##
Dear Mycki,  We were very saddened to hear of Joe's passing. His cheerful, positive nature will be missed by all who knew him. Due to my work schedule and two very sick dogs, we are unable to make it to the funeral home today but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rod & Uschi Jaeger##imported-begin##Rodney & Ursula Jaeger##imported-end##
Mycki, We always looked forward to seeing Joe at the TKC functions. He always had a smile & hug for us. He will be dearly missed. Our love to you Mycki at this tough time. And know that you too are dearly loved by us.##imported-begin##Allen & Lynette Richardson##imported-end##
I love you Mycki.  Thank you for all you have done for me and my family.  I am very sorry for your loss.  Joe was a very special person.  I will carry his memory in my heart always.  
Love Donna##imported-begin##Donna Neely##imported-end##
Mycki, I am sorry for your lose and I know it is hard for you. I wish I could have been there but we will see one another soon and remember all the good time together. Love and prayers for you. Your Cousin, Velma##imported-begin##Velma Swisher##imported-end##
From the first time I met Joe I liked him. In Roy we worked for the candi-
dates  he showed me what it meant to be a real man. When Mycki had gotten
ill, we prayed together for her. He told me then he wanted to go before her, because he knew he couldn't live without her. Then my husband Rick and I went to the hospital to see Mycki, and Joe was there too. He was always by her side. That made me respect him even more. He was there watching over her like a loving husband should. In our society that kind of man is rare.
He would do anything for his wife. He was also a patriot. His mind was always on ways he could help make our nation better. His service for our community will not be forgotten. God
bless you  Mycki, if you need anything call us.
Bridgett Bauer##imported-begin##Bridgett Bauer##imported-end##
I met Joe and Mycki when they owned/ran their boarding kennel in Puyallup and I would traveled from No Seattle to drop off my Kees. Then Mycki (with Joe as her steward) judged several of our Keeshond Breed matches and eventually our Specialty Sweepstakes & Confirmation. No matter how much time goes by between seeing each other at Dog functions, I always received huge hugs wonderful smiles form both Joe and Mycki. I find it difficult to write about Joe without including Mycki as I never saw one without the other. I enjoyed Joe's insights on a wide variety of subjects. But when I picture Joe, it is always his face in one humungous smile and absolute happiness and good will radiating from his eyes. Thank you Joe for being a part of my life.##imported-begin##SueAnne & Skip Nelson##imported-end##
Mycki
  Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.##imported-begin##Bob & Pam McQuillin##imported-end##
Mycki,  Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we celebrate Joe's wonderful life.  We are pleased to have the opportunity to know him and treasure our friendship over the years.  Joe was "The Real Deal".
Doug and Jeanie Kotrba##imported-begin##Doug and Jeanie Kotrba##imported-end##