Joseph ‘Joe’ ‘Joey’ Pach

HARRIS — Joseph “Joe” “Joey” Pach, of Harris, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on December 26, 2023.

Joe was born May 2, 1949, and was the son on Joseph and Margaret Pach. He resided most of his life on the family homestead in Harris, Michigan.

Joe graduated from Bark River-Harris High School and participated in various sports activities.

In the early years, he worked for Western Electric which allowed him to travel to various locations throughout the country. Later he helped on the family farm and enjoyed having large vegetable and flower gardens, going hunting with family and friends, attending various social events, cooking, baking and canning for others, visiting with people — while always ready to give a helping hand to someone — and cheering on the Green and Gold Packers.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and will be dearly missed.

“Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name. You are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1)

Joe is survived by brother, Tim (Sue) Pach; sisters, Gretchen (Jim) Hafeman and Diane Pach; niece, Amanda (Tony) Spreitzer; nephew, Tim (Ashley) Pach; and six great-nieces and nephews, Allison Spreitzer, Henley Pach Anthony Spreitzer, Reid Spreitzer, Hudon Pach, and Holden Pach.

In keeping with respect to personal wishes, a private funeral service will be held.

Burial will take place in Bark River Twp. Cemetery.

“Return to rest, Oh my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” (Psalm 116:7).

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.

The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.