Joseph E Bronec

March 9, 1935 - March 27, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Edward Bronec March 9, 1935 ~ March 27, 2017 Joe died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Born and raised in Hubbard, Oregon, Joe was the youngest of Mike and Mary Elizabeth Bronec’s nine children. After a childhood of farm life and school, he joined the US Navy and was stationed in the South Pacifi c as a Seabee. He and his brother then assumed ownership of the family farm, and Joe took a liking to the girl next door. He and Fritzi (Kohlmeyer) were happily married for 53 years, living in service of God, family, and community. Joe enjoyed volunteering for church events, distributing food boxes for the local St Vincent de Paul, attending antique farm auctions, and sewing “passage quilts” for Providence Hospital. He developed lifelong friendships with local farmers and will be fondly remembered for his love of good conversation and ice cream. Joe is survived by his brother Matt, sister Lillian, loving wife Fritzi, four children, their spouses, and 13 grandchildren: Mary Ann (husband Pat, children Joseph, J.P., Rachel, Ruth, and Kate); Dave (wife Valerie, daughters Bailey and Jane); Jim (wife Celeste, children Naomi, Faith, Olivia, and Isaac); Katie (husband Neto, children Eric and Ana). He is preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. His gentle soul was dearly loved by many and will be greatly missed. A rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 17th at St. James Catholic Church in Molalla, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 and reception luncheon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul program at St. James Catholic Church in Molalla.