Joseph proudly served the U.S. Army. He was a loving, kind, and humble man.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Mary Burkhiser and beloved Siblings; Mary(James) Searl and Conde(Sally) Burkhiser. Survived by death are siblings; Regina (William) Pace and Helen (Michael) Pattrin. He has two chosen children: Angelina Mead and Tina (Bryce) Nerland. There are ten grandchildren mourning his loss. Also grieving is his partner in life, Susan Munson.
Catholic Burial Mass at Holy Name; January 13th at 10:30. Inurnment will be in the Omaha National Cemetery.
Memorials to Susan Munson as she devoted years of daily visits to him while in a nursing home prior to his death.