Joseph Bear

BEAR, JOSEPH A. WATERTOWN Joseph"Joe" Arthur. Bear, age 81, passed away on Monday January 9, 2011 at Watertown Regional Medical Center. Joe was born on February 23, 1930, the son of Chester and Hazel (Hurd) Bear in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He attended Fort Atkinson Schools and in 1948 to 1957 he served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. On June 18, 1976 he Married Judith (Ambrose) in Rockford, IL. Joe enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family, he especially enjoyed traveling to Branson and was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan. Joe is survived by his wife Judy, a daughter Lisa (Jamie Ireland) Bear of Waukesha, a son Terry Bear of Watertown, his grandchildren Alyssa, Cassidy, Braedon and Lillian, a step sister Dorothy (Ralph) Frambs of Boscobel, a brother in law Larry (Sharon) Ambrose of Stoughton, other extended family, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, step father Leslie Radloff, sister Sarah Carroll and a step brother Richard Radloff. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 7 PM at Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home And Cremation Service with Monsignor Daniel Ganshert of St. Henry Catholic Church officiating. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at watertownwifuneralhome.com.