Joey F. Baggs, age 100, passed away peacefully at the Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisc Rapids, WI on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, following complications from a broken hip.
Funeral services will be at noon, Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, WI. Rev John K Stake will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to time of services at Roseberry’s on July 9, 2017.
Joey was born on November 19, 1916, in Lincoln Township, Adams County, WI. He was the 7th and last child of Samuel and Lillian (Finel) Baggs. He spent his childhood days growing up on the family farm. Farming became his main occupation through life. He also had delivered milk from the Westfield, WI Coop and hauled cattle with a great friend Henry Jacobs, Sr.
Joey married Thelma Maude Mussey on December 29, 1937, in Valparaiso, Ind. To this union was born two sons. Sammie W Baggs and Jimmie L Baggs. They spent the majority of their married life living on County Road M in Adams Township, Adams County, WI
Farming engulfed most of his entire life. Not much time for other “thrills” in life. Joey found it hard to even be away from home overnight. The farm needed him. He did find time to enjoy family. He had 3 grandsons, 8 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren with a 4th on the way. The five generations was important to him.
Joey’s mother and father predeceased him along with his 6 other siblings. He also lost the love of his life (Thelma) in February 2002. He is survived by his two sons; Sammie W (Marilyn) Baggs, of rural Grand Marsh, WI; Jimmie L (Jeanne) Baggs, of Ingleside, TX; 3 grandsons; David Baggs of Eau Claire, WI, Darin (Amy) Baggs of rural Grand Marsh, WI and Eric (Wendy) Baggs of Euless, TX.
Further survived by:
Great Grandchildren; Samuel R Baggs, Sr, Barbara (Chris) Kujawski, Darin J “DJ” (Amanda) Baggs, Mariah Baggs, Jon Baggs, Colten Baggs, Dakota Baggs, Angel Baggs and Great Great Grandchildren: Nyeli Baggs, IvyRae Baggs and Samuel R Baggs, Jr.
Special family friends; Michael Mecklenburg and Jodi Farina and Harold and Laura Hollman. And many other family relatives and friends
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to the New Chester Cemetery Association.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Jim & Sam please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of you father.
Our condolences.
my correction Sammy
My family Yuszcak Hansen and Holm would have been his age now and I used to hear them talk fondly of Mr Baggs so very sorry for your loss was glad to see u recently at the reunion Marilyn and special prayers to you and Jimmy who I know
Condolences to entire family. May he be at rest.
Our sympathy to Joey’s family; sorry for your loss.
We are sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts of comfort your way.
To the Baggs family my sincere condolences and prayer ,to the special friends Mike Mecklenburg you will always have him in your heart and mind all the special time you had together. Now it’s your Dad and Mom’s job to keep an eye on him . God bless you all in your time of grief .
What a blessing to have your father/grandfather with you for such a long time. Sad to think of all the memories he takes with him but what a joy to think of all the memories he leaves behind. You are all in our thoughts.
Sammie and Marilyn, David, Darin and Family
So sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. Our condolences to your family, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God, Family and Friends bring you comfort during this difficult time. 100 years……what a Wonderful Blessed Life Joey has had and all those Beautiful memories that all of you have to share. We would see Joey at the Grand Marsh Fish Fry, run into each other at the dump and he was always ready to visit with you. We were neighbors and friends for the past 40 years. Know that Joey is now with God and the Love of his Life Thelma.
How many of us will be so fortunate and blessed to live to be 100 years old, be in fairly good health and live in our own home till the day we leave this world? Rest in Peace Joey….. Hugs to you All
Our prayers go out to the Baggs Family.
Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Mr. Joey, One of a kind. I will miss him.
Sorry for your loss. It is comforting to know that there are angels in heaven waiting for our arrivals. Prayers to you all.
So sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Mike so sorry for your loss. I never met your Grandpa Joe but it seemed as if I knew him through your Grandpa Joe stories told at the railroad yard office. Cherish those stories and make some to pass along to your kids, everyone should be so lucky to have those stories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Baggs family. We’re so sorry for your loss. Frank Greve and Nora Andersen
So sorry for your loss. The Baggs family were our neighbors. My dad & mom visited often with Joey & Thelma. We liked visiting at deer season time to see all the deer hanging from the tree that they got. And Joey was good at plowing out the snow in our drive way at the farm. Keep all those family memories close to your heart.
So sorry to her of Joey’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
So sorry for family loss. My thought and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of your families loss. You all were so fortunate to have him so long in your lives. What a blessing. Prayers and hugs to all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss Marilyn & Sam, Time goes by way to fast.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family.
Sam Marilyn and family, my condolences for the Loss of your Dad, He certainly lived a long life and raised a great family.
So sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing his smiling face at the clinic. He always brought a smile to us girls at Moundview he will be missed
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. May your special memories be of comfort at this time. With Deepest Sympathy
My sympathy to you all!! Great memories of stopping so long ago to see Joey and Thelma often! Seeing Joey,Sam and Marilyn was wonderful. Joey will be missed. Hold onto those great memories you have!!
So sorry for your loss. Joey was a wonderful man with a kind and loving heart. I have many wonderful memories of Joey and Thelma and I am sure he is happy to be reunited with her. I’m sure that she has a banana cake just waiting for him!
To the family of Joey Baggs….My condolences to the family of Joey, my sincere condolences on the loss of a family member who was always a fantastic citizen of our county.
Sam and family…..Condolences to you and the family. Joey will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers and blessings to all. He’s up in the happy farming land in the sky with the master farmer.
So sorry to the Baggs family, 100 years goes by very quickly.
So sorry for your families loss. May you all find comfort and peace in your memories of a great man!
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
So very sorry to hear this. Joey “grandpa” Baggs & “grandma Thelma”held a special place in our family’s hearts. Dad always wanted to make sure he was ok & after Thelma left us, mom wanted to make sure he had the treats he loved. He will be missed by many in & around the county. God bless. Prayers for his beloved family.
Sammie, Jimmie and Family,
So very sad to hear this news. What a wonderful life and outstanding Adams County legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Joey.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Joey was truly an inspiration and role model for my mother, Eleanor. We also felt inspired by your family’s love and support for Joey. Thank you for sharing Joey’s 100th birthday celebration with the community. Your generosity offered a deeply meaningful portrayal of longevity and quality of life.
Eleanor and Joanne Holland
Amy Baggs the Ballog family sends our blessings to you and your family may grandpa be at peace
So sorry for your loss. What a great life and legacy Joey leaves your family.
Sorry for your loss.
What a great life and all those memories everyone has of the good times. God bless everyone.
I am so sorry to hear this. It is hard to loose a parent no matter their age. May God walk with you through this difficult time.
Once again so sorry for Joe’s passing. He lived a long happy life and did it his way with a strong deep loving family. My deepest and sad condolences. his days of toil are over, may he rest in peace in Gods Holy Kingdom!
So sorry on your loss. Hold your memories close. May God family and friends comfort you
I’m sorry for your lost he will be missed alot God bless the family.
What a long awesome life well lived….so wonderful his family came together to celebrate his birthday all year!
Darrin I am sorry to hear of your grandfather’s passing. What a wonderful long life he had.
I’m so sorry to hear this. Joey was such a sweet man and will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss. May many positive memories fill your hearts, especially through this time of grieving.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your families loss