Joseph Lawrence Knedgen of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on March 24, 2020 at the age of 78.

He was born March 18 ^th , 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Mary (Walczak) and Joseph Victor Knedgen. He was the youngest of 3 siblings, Earl and Shirley (Baczewski). Joseph married Joyce Lavonne Klenn February 19, 1964, in Taylor, Michigan.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 55 years; children Shelly Stafford of Taylor, MI; Joseph Frank of Reno, NV; John of Dearborn Heights, MI; Lisa of Taylor, MI;. He was the proud grandfather of 4 beloved grandchildren Meghan Knedgen, Jonathon Stafford, Melanie Stafford and Carter Knedgen; and 1 precious great-grandchild Stella Wilder.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.