Joseph E. Chenier

1943-2022

Joseph E. Chenier, 78, Marshfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 1 at Rembs Funeral Home, Marshfield, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 2 p.m. until service time. Joseph was born on Dec. 31, 1943 in Arlington, Wash., to Joseph E. and Joyce (Strebe) Chenier.

He married Lorna Luscher and they later divorced. He married Becky Martens on Aug. 24, 2001.

Joe worked a variety of jobs from a cook to maintenance. He had retired many times from his job that he adored and loved at Wyndham Villas. Everybody that knew Joe loved him. He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. Joe lived a full life.

He is survived by his wife, Becky; and children, LaTonia Smith, Crystal Chenier, Heather (Lee) Drolshagen, Scott (Rachel) Chenier, Cassie, Hannah and Bryan Langreck. He is also survived by his endeared grandson, Cameron Langreck, who he was helping to raise; and grandchildren, Ashley, Steven, and Michael McBride, Brittany and Zachary Drolshagen, Marshall and Zander Chenier; and great-grandchildren, Neveah, Bentley and Conner McBride. He is also survived by sisters, Maria Kluckman, Lynn (Boone) Dennison and Kathy (Pete) Ulrich; and brothers, Lee (Wanda) Bergmann and Dennis (Toby) Chenier; and many brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Bergmann; his parents-in-law, Bill and Charlotte Martens; son-in-law, Fred Smith; and his fishing buddy, Jim Gruber.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com.

Paid Obituary 118636