Joel D. Ebert
April 15, 1950 ~ February 4, 2014
Longtime bartender at the Blacksmith, age 63 of Hugo, MN Siren, WI died peacefully on February 4th. Preceded in death by parents, Harold Jane Ebert. Father to Jessica, grandfather to Cody Jayden, Papa Joel to Rylee Dylan, brother to Susan (Roger) Mroszak, Nancie (John Welch) Naughton, Bob (Diana) Ebert, Jill Christensen, Rick (Vicki) Ebert, Kim (Niko) Ebert-Colella, Kari (Greg) Doroff; nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday February 7th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Drive, Forest Lake. A celebration of Joels life will be at 11 AM Saturday February 8th at the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior. A luncheon will be held at Tanners Brook Golf Course in Forest Lake following the service. Memorials preferred to the family.
when I first heard of Joel’s eminent farewell only a few months ago, I wondered if I should call him up or get in touch somehow out of the blue. For indeed it had been more than a fortnight since our paths had crossed. Decades. And yet out of the blue like a star in the sky you know it’s always there. So I guess I didn’t want to seem such a fool for not having made contact for so long, I decided not to complicate matters and watch as he made his last farewell. My email read like an old western,” his brother sat next to his dying brother as he breathed twice more, then passed on” I loved it. We played a lot of cowboys and indians as children, and what a better way to leave than through the saloon door.
Thank you so much Joel for not forgetting
Hey Rick, so sorry to hear about this tragedy. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family during this dark moment. Some things there is no sense to be made or understanding to be had. I will pray that you all can somehow find your way through this to some sort of peace of mind,and sooner than later.
Joel, just want to say thanks for the memories. We have lots of them, all in good times. Rick and family, we are so sorry for your loss it’s always hard. We would be to the funeral, but are out of town. He may be gone, but he is not forgotten. See you soon.
Dear Jessie, Cody, Jayden and family, please know there are many of us that have our arms around you in these difficult times. Love~
Dear Rick and family….my heart goes out to you…losing someone you love is so difficult. Know that he will always be watching out for you. Take care of each other.
Prayers to the Ebertz Family, So sorry for your loss. R.I.P.
Dan Trebesh , Gloria Strom (mother)
Thanks for taking such good care of all us, Joel. We will all miss you so much.
Jess, Cody and Jayden, I’m so sorry for your loss. Joel will be missed greatly by many.
So Many Memories, You will truly be missed Joel R.I.P. my friend!!
Already miss you Joel. There will never be another one like you!