Joseph "Joe" Juntti Sr., 65, of Pacific, passed away, Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Washington.

On February 21, 1957, Joe was born to the union of Leslie Juntti and Mary (Berry) in Detroit, Michigan.

Joe was united in marriage to Debbie (Maloney) on November 23, 1984, in Gray Summit, Missouri.

He worked as an electrician for most of his life, owning his own electrical contracting business for several years. Joe then began a career with the City of Eureka for 7 years in their electrical maintenance department.

Joe's absolute favorite pass time was fishing and being at the Lake of the Ozarks. He also enjoyed trying his luck at playing the lottery. In his younger years he enjoyed playing golf.

He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Mary Juntti; four brothers, Richard Juntti, Michael Juntti, Alan Juntti and Robert Juntti; two sisters, Shirlee Smith and Flora Brown; one brother-in-law, John Hughes.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debbie Juntti of Pacific; one son, Joseph Juntti Jr. and wife Sara of Fenton; one brother, William Juntti of Villa Ridge; two sisters, Barbara Hughes of Villa Ridge and Donna Wethy and husband Mike of Robertsville; one grandson, Camden Juntti of Fenton; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial donations are appreciated to The American Lung Association or to the Gray Summit United Methodist Church.