Joseph Randall Politte

Joseph Randall Politte, age 60, of Festus Missouri, passed away on June 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born April 16, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph and his wife Dee were married February 14, 1980, in Arnold, Missouri. He was a member of Bethel Church, Festus, Missouri. Joe was a very generous person who made friends everywhere he went. He had a love for music and shared it. Using his DJ/Karaoke equipment, he gave of his time providing music and fun, free of charge for the De Soto High School special ed classes, retirement communities, charities, Disability Resources annual picnic and for family and friends. An avid bowler, he carried an average over 200 with four 300 games and one 800 series to his credit. When bowling, he helped others improve their score with words of encouragement and bowling tips. But most of all, he was a born again Christian who passed on his beliefs to his children and grandchildren. A loving husband and father, who dedicated most of his time caring for his autistic son Jared. Joe was loved by all who took the time to know him, he is greatly missed. Survived by: Wife- Dee Ann Politte (nee De Clue) of Festus, Missouri Daughter- Jessica Smith of Festus, Missouri Son- Joseph (Carrie) Politte of Imperial, Missouri Son-Jacob Politte, of Festus, Missouri Son- Jared Politte of Festus, Missouri Granddaughter-Lillia Politte, of Ballwin, Missouri Granddaughter-Sofia Jett, of Imperial, Missouri Granddaughter-Isabella Smith of Festus, Missouri Grandson-Harrison Politte of Festus, Missouri Brother-Glen (Carol) Politte, of Festus, Missouri Brother-Eddie (Nancy) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri Brother-Jerry (Valeria) Politte, of Arnold, Missouri Brother-Russell Politte, of Barnhart, Missouri Brother-Jimmy (Carolyn) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri Brother-Steven (Joyce) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri Sister-Mary Ann Pratt, of Old, Mines, Missouri Sister-Jeannie Brown, of Potosi, Missouri Sister-Monica (David) Pratt, of Old Mines, Missouri Brother-Dennis (Vicki) Politte, of Herculaneum, Missouri Brother-David (Kathy) Politte, of Old, Mines, Missouri Brother-Rick (Marsha) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri Sister in-law- Diann Politte, of Arnold, Missouri Brother in-law-Randy Portell, of Terre Du Lac, Missouri Preceded in death by, Father-Edwin W. Politte Mother-Mary Catherine Politte (nee Boyer) Brother-Bill Politte Sister-Judith Politte Sister-Cathy Portell Sister in-law Sandy Politte Brother in-law Dale Pratt Visitation-Tuesday, June 10, 2014, from 4pm to 8 pm at Bethel Church Festus, Missouri. Visitation-Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 10am to 12pm at Bethel Church Festus, Missouri. Funeral Service-Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 12pm at Bethel Church, Festus, Missouri Interment-Festus-Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Missouri Memorials to- The Politte family for Jared would be appreciated.

Joseph Randall Politte

April 16, 1954 - June 2, 2014