Joseph "Joe" Nader

Joseph "Joe" Nader passed away on May 11, 2015, at the age of 88, at the Shelby Nursing Center in Shelby Township. He was born on March 7, 1927 to Peter and Almoza (nee Matta) in Detroit. . Joseph was a charming, passionate, and ingratiating person who made every person he met feel as if he or she had been friends for a lifetime. If you were a stranger and you talked to Joe once, you would remember him always, and so many do: The bank teller, a nurse, the cashier at Kroger, an acquaintance from 30 years ago, a co-worker from 50 years ago, the mail carrier, or a stranger in line. People in every walk of life would say “I remember that man! I remember Joe! Who could forget him? He made me laugh! He complimented me! He took the time to chat and joke with me! Joe? Of course I remember him!” He was unforgettable. Joe was always a non-stop, driven, and passionate person in every aspect of his life: In the army during WWII, in work in a HUGE variety of capacities, in relationships with a large family, in adventures, hobbies, pastimes, and play, as well as in politics and memberships in several organizations; he had the gusto, ability, motivation and drive to take it all on. And he did. His love for and pride in his wife Loretta, children, grandchildren, and his step children/grandchildren was unquestionable. Joe’s work-life was full. Early on he was involved in politics within Clinton Township, holding various positions. He was a former member in the American Legion and many other organizations. Joe retired from the Teamsters Local 51 after 30 years in the Schaeffer Bakery bread industry. After that, he managed many outlet stores and distribution centers throughout SE Michigan. Upon retiring Joe worked as a salesperson in his daughter and son-in-laws limousine manufacturing company; National Coach Engineering. He then received his real estate license and worked for Re-max and Century 21. Still later, he worked at Davalor Mold. Early on, Joe owned a party store in Carsonville Michigan where he also owned a 150-year-old farm. The farm was his true love. The farm house began as a dilapidated dwelling with an outhouse and barn. Joe refurbished this dwelling, cleared the land, and turned it into a warm and lovely home. He added several additions to this home. It was 80 acres of beauty that was his true passion. The farm became a place where huge family picnics occurred on a regular basis. The farm once had horses, cows, pigs, chickens, and rabbits and still has a sparkling spring-fed pond stocked with fish and perfect for a refreshing swim. Up until a short time ago, Joe worked tirelessly at the farm, on his tractor cutting the grass from sun up until sun down, raking leaves, helping Loretta to plant flowers, cutting wood, burning fallen trees, or working in the barn. But he never considered it work. It was what he always wanted to do. Even when he was living in the “city” of Clinton Township, the only place he wanted to be was at the farm. And every chance he got, Loretta and he and family would be there, always working to make it a place of true beauty. He was a handyman who loved word working. He spent hours in the barn building breadboxes, napkin holders, bookshelves, silverware holders, garden decorations, a raft for the pond, and a clubhouse for his grandson Stephen. While working in the barn, he always had a Luciano Pavarotti record blaring as he “worked.” Joe enjoyed bowling with Loretta on leagues, playing pinochle with Loretta and family members, playing poker with the guys during hunting season and visiting the casino. He also enjoyed collecting “things” he would repair to working order, as well as articles, quips and quotes. Joe had pets too many to count, but his beloved dog Max was his constant companion. Max misses him. We all miss him. Even the cashier, mail carrier, and bank teller will never forget the unforgettable Joe Nader. Joe is the loving husband of Loretta. Dear father of Joe (Carol) Nader, Becky (the late Frank) Murphy, Renee (the late Jeff) Bischoff, Lisa (Mike) Conley and the late Cynthia (the late Gary) Forbis. Dear stepfather of Suzette (Tim) Ardanowski, Jacques (Christine) Marcil and the late Rachelle (Orman) Bernhardt. Proud grandfather of Michelle and Jordan Bohy, Patrick (Lynne) Murphy, Kate (Victor) Guzman, Lori and Todd Ross, and Cristi, Jennifer and Eric Nader, William Conley, Jason (Kelli) Bernhardt, Eric Bernhardt, Julie (Dave) Kazcor, and Stephen Ardanowski. Dear brother of John (Delores) Nader Sally (the late Zake) Mackool and Marna (Helen) Nader. Predeceased by his siblings Anthony (Rose) Nader, Catherine (Mitchell) Ellis, George Nader, Madeline (Dr. Patrick Porritta), Phillip (Victoria) Nader and Mary (Joseph) Doher. Memorial visitation Friday from 2-9:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Inurnment on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com

Joseph "Joe" Nader

March 7, 1927 - May 11, 2015