Joseph Marolt

Joseph M. Marolt,
age 96 of Brainerd, died peacefully on January 15, 2017 at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo, MN. He was born March 26, 1920 in Elcor MN, son of Rudolph and Marija (Tauzelj) Marolt, immigrants of Slovenia.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Marion Elizabeth Davies; brothers and sisters, Rudolph, Mayme, Matilda, Frank, Albert, and Edward.

Survived by sons, Joseph A. (Karen), Michael J. (Linda), and John J. (Jackie);  grandchildren, Matthew, Andrea, Michael, Amy, Jamie, Jenna, Kristina, Daniel, and Andrew; great grandchildren Maya, Crosby, Kyle, Jack, Lucy, Bradley and Grace; many nieces and nephews.

Joe graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 1938. He became a member of the US Army in June 1942, where he served in the European Campaign (Battle of the Bulge). He was honorably discharged in 1946 and earned the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star. On October 12, 1942 in Chicago, IL, he married his high school sweetheart, Marion Davies. They lived in Crosby for a short time after the war then moved to Brainerd. Joe retired from Potlatch Corp with 28 years of service. Joe and Marion then moved to their retirement home on White Fish Lake near Cross Lake.  Joe moved to Maple Grove in 2005 after the passing of Marion. Joe and Marion spent most of their time together enjoying home cooking, watching Jeopardy and Cheers, and helping each other with the daily crossword puzzle. Joe will be remembered as a quiet, honorable man who served his country and family well.

Funeral 11:00 am Friday, January 20, 2017 at Gearty- Delmore Funeral Chapel, 15800 37th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55446. A visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Private burial with honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Friday, January 20, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel 15800 37th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446

Friday, January 20, 2017 11:00 AM

Gearty-Delmore Plymouth Chapel 15800 37th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446