Joel Massey was uplifted and carried home by angels on Saturday, January 11, while lovingly surrounded by family at CCH in Hudson. Joel Adrian Massey was born January 19, 1952 in Gary IN to William & Elizabeth Massey.  He attended  Bruce WI High School and graduated from UW Superior with a degree in Business.  August of 1970 Joel & Christine Weinert were united in marriage & from that union three beautiful children were born.

He was a successful banker with Wells Fargo and most recently Bremer Banks.  He was a board member of several wineries’ in California. Most importantly Joel was devout Catholic Christian, and proud to be a Knight of Columbus. 

He is survived by his children: Paula Humbard of New Ulm, MN, Lee Massey of Somerset, WI, and Thomas (Nicole) Massey of Hudson, WI; grandchildren: Lauren and Brenden Humbard, Sydney & Brandt Massey, and Camryn Massey; mother, Elizabeth Massey; siblings: Sandee (Keith) Simpson, Tim Massey, William “Bill” (Pam) Massey, Amy (John) Gerber, and Jeff (Vera) Massey; along with many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, William.

A visitation for Joel will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1500 Vine St., Hudson, with a visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass at church. Interment will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Bayport, MN.

Memorials in his name to the Cancer Society would be a proud tribute to Joel.