It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Alan Gathje of Lanesboro, Minnesota, born in Rochester, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 21, on December 12, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his aunt Kate Gathje (Jeff). He is survived by: his parents, Alan Gathje and Rochelle Gathje (Drier); his siblings, Alyssa and Jake; his grandparents, Ron, Winnie Gathje, David and Brenda Drier; his aunts and uncles, Bob, Cindy Gathje, Michele Gathje, Jeff Gathje, Sheila (Drier), Don Glaske, Eric, Diane Drier, Chad, Amy Drier, Amanda (Drier) and Mike Reisner; and his cousins, Zachary Gathje, Dane, Drew Glaske, Alexis, Elijah, Abby Drier, Keira, Elsa Drier, Alaina and Keegen Reisner.

In lieu of flowers memorials will go towards a charity in Joe's name.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson-Riley Funeral Home

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December 14, 2022

Wyatt Jackson lit a candle

“My thoughts and prayers are with Joe’s family in this difficult and tragic time. I met Joe while attending the lineman program at MN West. Saying that he was a genuine person is an understatement. He always had a way to make everyone feel included and always made everyone around him smile. My only regret with meeting Joe was that I didn’t keep in better contact after I graduated.”

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December 14, 2022

Avery McKenzie wrote a sympathy message

“To Joes family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. joe was a great human being that I got to spend 2 short years together in college. He was a inspiration to many and had hard work ethic. Whether it was climbing poles or just drinking beers joe always could make anyone laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all sincerely Avery McKenzie”