Joseph Randall Politte

Joseph Randall Politte, age 60, of Festus Missouri, passed away on June 2, 2014, at his residence. He was born April 16, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph and his wife Dee were married February 14, 1980, in Arnold, Missouri. He was a member of Bethel Church, Festus, Missouri. Joe was a very generous person who made friends everywhere he went. He had a love for music and shared it. Using his DJ/Karaoke equipment, he gave of his time providing music and fun, free of charge for the De Soto High School special ed classes, retirement communities, charities, Disability Resources annual picnic and for family and friends. An avid bowler, he carried an average over 200 with four 300 games and one 800 series to his credit. When bowling, he helped others improve their score with words of encouragement and bowling tips. But most of all, he was a born again Christian who passed on his beliefs to his children and grandchildren. A loving husband and father, who dedicated most of his time caring for his autistic son Jared. Joe was loved by all who took the time to know him, he is greatly missed.

Survived by:
Wife- Dee Ann Politte (nee De Clue) of Festus, Missouri
Daughter- Jessica Smith of Festus, Missouri
Son- Joseph (Carrie) Politte of Imperial, Missouri
Son-Jacob Politte, of Festus, Missouri
Son- Jared Politte of Festus, Missouri

Granddaughter-Lillia Politte, of Ballwin, Missouri
Granddaughter-Sofia Jett, of Imperial, Missouri
Granddaughter-Isabella Smith of Festus, Missouri
Grandson-Harrison Politte of Festus, Missouri

Brother-Glen (Carol) Politte, of Festus, Missouri
Brother-Eddie (Nancy) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri
Brother-Jerry (Valeria) Politte, of Arnold, Missouri
Brother-Russell Politte, of Barnhart, Missouri
Brother-Jimmy (Carolyn) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri
Brother-Steven (Joyce) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri
Sister-Mary Ann Pratt, of Old, Mines, Missouri
Sister-Jeannie Brown, of Potosi, Missouri
Sister-Monica (David) Pratt, of Old Mines, Missouri
Brother-Dennis (Vicki) Politte, of Herculaneum, Missouri
Brother-David (Kathy) Politte, of Old, Mines, Missouri
Brother-Rick (Marsha) Politte, of Old Mines, Missouri
Sister in-law- Diann Politte, of Arnold, Missouri
Brother in-law-Randy Portell, of Terre Du Lac, Missouri

Preceded in death by,

Father-Edwin W. Politte
Mother-Mary Catherine Politte (nee Boyer)
Brother-Bill Politte
Sister-Judith Politte
Sister-Cathy Portell
Sister in-law Sandy Politte
Brother in-law Dale Pratt

Visitation-Tuesday, June 10, 2014, from 4pm to 8 pm at Bethel Church Festus, Missouri.
Visitation-Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 10am to 12pm at Bethel Church Festus, Missouri.

Funeral Service-Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 12pm at Bethel Church, Festus, Missouri

Interment-Festus-Methodist Cemetery, Festus, Missouri

Memorials to- The Politte family for Jared would be appreciated.