Joseph Eugene Triplett Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Eugene Triplett of Washington, Iowa, born in Pomeroy, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 86, on May 13, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joseph Eugene Triplett or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Thomas and Marie L. Triplett (Baker); his former wife Josephine Laura Meisenbach; his sons-in-law, Tony Champ and Craig Tanner; his siblings, Thomas Triplett (Marcella), Larry Triplett, Michael Triplett and Mary Genevieve Triplett; and his brother-in-law Don Overton.
He is survived by: his wife Melva Mineart-Triplett of Washington, IA; his children, Catherine Ballew of Champaign, IL, Gene Triplett (Diane) of Monticello, IL, Mary Davis (Shawn) of Fithian, IL, Elizabeth Champ (Horace "Tony" Champ), Kevin Triplett (Sandra) of Powder Springs, GA, Patricia Storer (Gene) of Bourbonnais, IL, Joseph Triplett (Michelle) of Bloomington, IL, Laura Fisher (Aaron) of Washington, IA and Susan Van Osdol (Mike) of Washington, IA; his stepchildren, Stephen Mineart (Joyce) of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Gary Mineart (Janis) of Decorah, Iowa, Carrie Daggett (John) of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Kevin Mineart (Jody) of Wever, Iowa and Doug Mineart of Springdale, AR; his siblings, Luann Overton of St. Charles, IA, James Triplett (Zola) of Tulsa, OK and Richard Triplett (Margarida) of Westport, MA; and his sisters-in-law, Millie Triplett and Jeanne Triplett. He is also survived by 40 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren.
Mask usage and social distancing guidelines will be observed.
