James Nolan

Joe Nolan, 93 of Austin, died Wednesday May 10th 2017 at his home. He was born September 7th, 1923 in Preston, MN to James and Julia (Farrell) Nolan. They moved to Austin when he was 5 yrs old where he grew up and lived out his life. On October 7th, 1946 he married Judith “Judy” Lewis of Austin at Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He served in the US Navy from 1942-1946 as a radio man. He worked at Hormel Foods until he retired in 1985 after 42 years. He was Chairman of the Union Bargaining Committee for 14 yrs and was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. Joe enjoyed traveling with his beloved wife Judy, woodworking, golf (especially with his lifelong friend Butch Wise), fishing, pheasant hunting, and mowing his lawn. His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, daughter, granddaughters, great grandchildren, and all his nieces and nephews. Survived by his wife of 71 years, Judy; daughter Debby (Duane) Kluender; granddaughters Jessica “Kelly” (Troy) Fralich, Julie (Jeffrey) Hundt; great-grandchildren Logan Fralich, Alexandra Hundt, Lukas Fralich; sister in law Patty (Don) Johnson; brother in law Dale (Lois) Lewis; and many loved Nieces and Nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; 5 sisters, Kaye (Walter) Spaelti, Margaret “Boots” Budahn, Francis (Don) Bernatz, Mariann (Don) Blais, Eileen (Roger W.) Lewis; brother Patrick “Eddie” (Mary Jo) Nolan. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Monday, May 15, 2017 St. Augustine Catholic Church with Fr. John Traufler officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 am until the time of the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston with Military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.

Service Information

Cemetery

Minnesota State Cemetery
715 Highway 52
Preston MN 55965

Visitation

Monday, May 15 2017
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Monday, May 15 2017
11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912