Joseph M. Morrisette

Joseph M. Morrisette, 86, of Rochester, MN, passed away on Thursday, February 12 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. Fr. Brian Lynch will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at church. Joe was born November 28, 1928 to Harrison and Catherine Morrisette. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Henderson High School. He married Rose Marie Walsh on July 7, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Belle Plaine. They lived in Belle Plaine for several years before moving to Rochester where he has lived for the last 62 years. He worked as a custodian for the Rochester School District and drove school bus for many years. Joe and Rose were longtime members of the Rochester Area Rabbit Club and Rabbit Breeders Association. They traveled throughout the area and U.S. with their rabbits. He won many national prizes and also judged competitions due to his expertise. He is survived by his children, Suzanne (Ken) Bandel, Carolyn (Gary) Bandel, Daniel (Jody) Morrisette, John Morrisette, Michael (Wendi) Morrisette, Paul (Dawn) Morrisette, Matthew (Wendy Hrubertz) Morrisette; 11 grandchildren seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Alice Carlson and Monica Carlson. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rose Marie; brother, Al Morrisette; sisters, Marion Morrisette and Mabel Haupt.