Joseph J. Okray, Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 4th peacefully at his home in Plover. He was born in Stevens Point on September 19th, 1929 to Joseph and Helen (Niemczyk) Okray, the youngest of 7 children. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School, served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He began working at Okray Produce in the 1950s, becoming President in 1999. He was married to Patricia Ann Fox in 1954 and had three sons, Christopher (Colleen), Joseph and Richard (Carol). Joseph served on many boards with distinction, including the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, the M & I Stevens Point Bank and was President of the Bank of Plover. He was also a member of B.P.O.E. Lodge #641, Plover Lions, and the Plover V.F.W. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame in 1996.
“OK Joe” was an avid hunter, especially with his beagles, enjoyed owning and racing thoroughbred horses, and loved to play cards as a self-proclaimed cribbage master.
He was preceded in death by all 6 of his brothers and sisters and is survived by his wife, children, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to UWSP, Joe & Pat Okray Student Education Association Support Fund
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday October 10, 2016, at the Pisarski Community Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2911 Plover Road Plover. Rev. Marion Talaga will officiate. Visitation on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Military honors will follow the service. Pisarski Funeral Homes of Stevens Point & Plover are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: Monday, October 10, 2016, 11:00 AM
Pisarski Community Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2911 Plover Road, Plover, Wisconsin 54467
Joseph J. Okray, Jr. passed away Tuesday, October 4th peacefully at his home in Plover. He was born in Stevens Point on September 19th, 1929 to Joseph and Helen (Niemczyk) Okray, the youngest of 7 children. He graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School, served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He began working at Okray Produce in the 1950s, becoming President in 1999. He was married to Patricia Ann Fox in 1954 and had three sons, Christopher (Colleen), Joseph and Richard (Carol). Joseph served on many boards with distinction, including the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, the M & I Stevens Point Bank and was President of the Bank of Plover. He was also a member of B.P.O.E. Lodge #641, Plover Lions, and the Plover V.F.W. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Hall of Fame in 1996.
“OK Joe” was an avid hunter, especially with his beagles, enjoyed owning and racing thoroughbred horses, and loved to play cards as a self-proclaimed cribbage master.
He was preceded in death by all 6 of his brothers and sisters and is survived by his wife, children, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to UWSP, Joe & Pat Okray Student Education Association Support Fund
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday October 10, 2016, at the Pisarski Community Funeral Home and Cremation Center 2911 Plover Road Plover. Rev. Marion Talaga will officiate. Visitation on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Military honors will follow the service. Pisarski Funeral Homes of Stevens Point & Plover are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: Monday, October 10, 2016, 11:00 AM
Pisarski Community Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2911 Plover Road, Plover, Wisconsin 54467
