Joseph “Joe” W. Schier, 60, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:50 PM at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 15, 1961 in Burlington to Joseph E. and Patricia A. Brown Schier. On May 22, 1981 he married Tracy Paulovich in Burlington and recently celebrated forty one years of marriage. Joe was of the Catholic faith and worked construction for several years. He and Tracy spent many years boating and camping on the Mississippi River and then moved on to hosting pool parties and cookouts for their family and friends. He loved spending time outdoors on his fifteen acres of land and attending to his plants, AKA “The Girls”. Joe was an animal lover, especially his dogs and grand dogs. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy Schier of Ft. Madison; two daughters, Jennifer Schier of Denmark and Jodi (Tom) Norton of Burlington; one son, Joey (Darby) Schier of Ft. Madison; six grandchildren, Clayton, Kayla and Cole Norton, Katie and Kourtney Locke, Makenna Schier and baby boy Schier on the way and three sisters including Patti Hellberg of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson in infancy.
Per his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 beginning at Noon at the home of Joe and Tracy.
A memorial has been established for PAW Animal Shelter and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.
