Joseph Theodore Appelhof Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 13, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Joseph Theodore Appelhof (Le Center, Minnesota), born in Watertown, South Dakota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Rose Appelhof (Holzemer) and Martin Appelhof; his children, Tina Hering (Terry) of Waterville and Joseph Appelhof Jr. of Minnesota Lake; his grandchildren, Trent Hering (Ashlee) of Waterville, Brittany Beaudoin (Mike) of Coon Rapids, Tyler Hering (Natalie) of Waterville, Tanner Hering (Lindsay) of Waterville, Ashley Appelhof of Shakopee and Trista Hering of Waterville; his great grandchildren, Daniel Appelhof, Chase Hering, McKenzie Hering, Oakley Hering, Gavin Beaudoin, Bexley Hering and Talia Hering; his siblings, Gayle Swenson (Wayne) of Watertown, SD, Donna Adams of Des Moines, IA, Charlie Appelhof (Paulette) of Goodwin, SD and Dr. Mark Appelhof (Audrey) of Clear Lake, SD.; his girlfriend Ramona Tietz; his brother Milton Appelhof; his siblings-in-law, Linda Appelhof and Rick Adams; his niece Jennifer Ramirez; and his grandparents, Theodore, Alida Appelhof, Nick and Mary Holzemer. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Joe took care of his "sweetie" Ramona as she battled Alzheimer's until he couldn't anymore. Joe became a great advocate for others who have family members living with Alzheimer's. Following Ramona's death in 2020, he moved to the Waterville area to be close to his daughter and grandkids.
