Joseph Ward deBoer, 74 of Centralia died, Friday, August 21, 2020 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

A celebration of Joe's life will take place 2:00 PM Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the home of LeAnn and Buel Chrisman, 602 Switzler, Centralia, MO.

Joe was born on September 16, 1945 in Hot Springs, SD the son of John O. and Dorothy (Ward) deBoer.

On September 22, 1974 in Northglenn, CO, Joe married Laurel Auck and she survives of the home.

Along with his wife, Laurel, Joe is survived by his step-son, John Howard and his family of Denver, CO; a brother, Ron deBoer and wife Sue of Salem, MI; In-laws, LeAnn & Buel Chrisman, Lowell & Laurel Auck, Danny & Wendy Auck, Beth & Ralph Crum, and Heidi & Steve Mattison all of Centralia; numerous, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Joe loved cars, listening to music, cooking and barbecuing, traveling with Laurel, and especially enjoyed working with flowers.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Kidney Foundation, and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier, Centralia, MO 65240.