Less, Joseph James

Joseph James Less, 65, of Anamosa, died June 4, 2011, at the Iowa City VA Health Care System following a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids. Inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce; his daughter, Jeana Less David (John Miller) of Anamosa; his grandson, Nate David; his siblings, Ann McNamara of Anamosa, John (Carol) Less of Liberty, Neb., Mike (Ruth Ann) Less of Atkins and Junior Less of Cascade; sisters-in-law, Lila Kramer (John Walton) of Cedar Rapids and Joan Cuno of Dyersville; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his nephew, Jeff McNamara.

Joseph James Less was born May 8, 1946, in Cascade, the son of Henry and Johanna (McDermott) Less. He was a 1965 graduate of Aquin High School in Cascade. He was united in marriage to Joyce M. Cueno on Sept. 24, 1966, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Anamosa. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed at Harnischfeger and later at Rockwell Goss. He retired from Star Building Systems in Monticello as a welder.

He will be remembered for always being a hard worker. He enjoyed fishing, going to casinos and watching his nephew race. Above all, his greatest enjoyment was time spent with his family, especially his grandson.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Joe's honor.

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