Joseph Monroe, Jr.

Joseph Monroe Jr., of Harrison, passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 91.  Joe was born on April 14, 1931, to Joseph Sr. and Leora (nee Lange) Monroe in Aurora, Indiana.  His family moved to Harrison and growing up his dad owned the local IGA. He graduated from William Henry Harrison High School and then joined the US Navy.  While in the Navy he was the store keeper, which was fitting because of his families work. Joe graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Business Degree and married Joyce in 1956 and they were blessed with two children: Kipp and Joel. Joe worked for Sperry Rubber & Plastic Company for many years.  He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and loved his cars.. especially his Cadillac's.  Joe loved being around people, whether it was Tuesday morning coffee group, friends at Whitewater Motors, neighbors, or his friends from the Masons and Odd Fellow's lodge, it didn't matter what they were doing they always had fun with many laughs.  Joe and Joyce raised their family in Harrison and eventually moved to Bright as empty-nesters.  After retirement Joe and Joyce enjoyed traveling but being home close to family and friends was most important.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Monroe; parents: Joseph Sr. & Leora Monroe; siblings: Madonna Lake, and Jerald Monroe.
Joe is survived by his sons & daughter-in-laws: Kipp (Kathy) Monroe & Joel (Rachel) Monroe; cherished grandchildren: Emma, Audrey, Danny & Ben Monroe; brother Reginald Monroe; and nieces and nephews.  

Visitation will be at Brater Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine Street, Harrison, OH on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5 pm until the Odd Fellow's service at 6:45 pm. Masonic Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday December 9, 2022 at 10 AM followed by family memories.  Burial with Military honors will follow at Glen Haven Cemetery. 
Memorials may be made to the Odd Fellows or the Harrison Historical Society.  Memorials will be accepted during the visitation and funeral by a funeral home representative. If you are unable to attend you may mail your memorial, made payable to either charity, and mail to the funeral home.

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