Joseph Moore

Joseph W. Moore, age 90, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Columbus Community Hospital surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus with Reverend Mike Swanton officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard.  Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Thursday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Church. Family graveside services will be held at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.

Joseph was born October 31, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, NE to Ilo and Elizabeth (Yilk) Moore. He grew up in Boone County. Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War from December 6, 1950 – September 6, 1952. He married Rose (Drawl) Moore on September 23, 1952 in Cedar Rapids. They moved to Columbus where he started the business Central Insulation & Roofing with his partner, John Szelag. He married Rosemary Zuerlein on June 12, 1995. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. He had a passion for restoring gas powered engines and was a member of the Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club.

Joe is survived by:
Wife: Rosemary Moore of Columbus, NE
Son: Randy Moore of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Linda (Kent) Smith of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Kristin (Nick) Walters of Goodyear, AZ
Great Grandchildren: Parker and Emilia Walters of Goodyear, AZ
Granddaughter: Allison (Brennan) Brockhaus of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Hunter Smith of Columbus, NE
Son: Kevin (Lori) Moore of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Michelle (Brandon) Paczosa of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren: Oliver, Noah and Elliot Paczosa of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Andrea (Brandon) Brudigan of Louisville, NE
Great Grandchildren: Breyton and Aleaha Brudigan of Louisville, NE
Grandson: Adam Moore and special friend Serena Akeson of Ashland, NE
Brother: Francis 'Fritz' (Judy) Moore of Boulder, CO
Sister-in-law: Sharron Moore of Belgrade, NE
Sister-in-law: MaryAnn Kraft of Bellevue, NE
Sister-in-law: Leona Drawl of Cedar Rapids, NE
Extended family, nieces, nephews and many friends

He is preceded in death by:
Parents: Ilo and Elizabeth Moore
1 ^st Wife: Rose Moore on March 6, 1992
Infant son: James Anthony
Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Anthony James Moore, Paul (Marge) Moore, Carrol (Betty) Moore, and Don Moore
Sister: Mary Elizabeth Moore
Brother-in-law: Sylvester 'Pete' Kraft
Brother-in-law: Frank Drawl