Joseph H. Schlagenhaft, age 82, of Lewisburg passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018.

Born Jan. 2, 1936, in Marshfield, WI, he was the son of the late Herman Schlagenhaft and the late Dorothy Pfahning Schlagenhaft. Joe met his wife, Jeannine, in France while serving in the United States Army. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, making people laugh, and most importantly spending time with his family.

Joe is survived by his daughter, Carol Ramon of Chapel Hill; brothers, Cyril (Mary Carol), Charles and Paul; sisters, Mary (Bob) Kratcha, Jane (Mike) Conrad and Rita (Jim) Smithson; granddaughters, Stephanie and Emily Ramon.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Herman and Dorothy P. Pfahning Schlagenhaft; sister, Doris Neuman; and wife of 58 years, Jeannine.

The funeral service was conducted Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home with Father Jose Kariamadam officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Army. The family visited with friends Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m.. until the service time at Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton. An interment will be in Marshfield, WI at a later date.

Bills-McGaugh & Hamilton Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be extended online at www.billsmcgaugh.com