Published: April 16, 2021
Joseph Edward “Joe” Telker, Sr., passed away April 11, 2021 at Southern TN Regional Hospital. Joe was a native of Malden, MO and was a retired florist and locksmith. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Loretto, TN and a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and is the current Grand Knight in Loretto #4947 Knights of Columbus.
Joe is survived by:
Wife: Judy Evans Telker
Son: Joseph Telker, Jr.
Daughters: Annette Berry and Felicia “Pete” Tilley
Brother: John B. Telker
Sister: Theresa Telker Glover
(7) Grandchildren: Tyler, Chris, Brice, Brady, Ashley, Jessie, and Joey III
(10) Great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by:
Parents: William Alonzo Telker, Sr. and Pansy Ione Goldsmith Telker
Brothers: Michael Telker and William Alonzo Telker, Jr.
There will be a Funeral Mass for Joseph at Loretto Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. There will also be a Memorial Mass in Missouri on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Malden, MO.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.