His family sadly announces his passing on November 10, 2020, at Boundary Trails Hospital following a struggle with cancer.
He was born on June 10, 1950 to Aurise (Guimond) Hogue and L. A. Hogue in Fort Frances, Ontario. He attended St. Mary’s School, graduated from Fort High and later attended University of Minnesota, Duluth. His early career was with Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise. He was later recruited by the Schweitzer Division of Kimberely-Clark. He spent the next 32 years purchasing and processing flax straw, ending his career as Manager of New Business Development. After retirement, Joe was able to pursue his interest by consulting.
In June 1977, Joe married Sarah Milette of International Falls, Minn. They began their life together in the wonderful town of Morden, Man. The family enjoyed many summers at their cabin on Rainy Lake. It was the place he enjoyed the most, whether it was diving in the lake to clean up in the morning or walking down to the dock at night to gaze up at the stars.
Joe was preceded by his parents and his only brother, Leo; and his father-in-law Howard Milette.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah and their two boys, Anthony and Daniel; mother in-law Virginia Milette of Int’l. Falls; brother-in-law Stuart (Cynde) Milette of Dove Island, Minn. and sister-in-law Suzanne (Anne) of Iliamna, Ark.; a nephew Sean (Jean) Hogue of Houston, Texas, and niece Tarah (Ryan) Hogue of Saskatoon, Sask.
Cremation has taken place and the family will have a private Celebration of Life at a later date.
Loving Sarah meant learning to love dogs which he was forever grateful. If friends so desire, a donation can be made to the Pembina Valley Humane Society.
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius
Doyle’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. www.doylesfuneralhome.ca
