Joseph E. Grenier, 93, of East Grand Forks, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Pioneer Nursing Home in Erskine, MN.

Joseph E. Grenier was born September 20, 1929, in Crookston, MN to Paul and Emelia (Kudrna) Grenier, where he grew up and graduated from high school. He then entered the US Marine Corps serving as a cook in the Korean Conflict before being honorably discharged. He worked at John Deere and attended night school where he earned a teaching degree while working at the U of M Crookston. On September 14, 1957, he married Carol Wigand in Crookston, MN and together they raised five children and made their home in East Grand Forks. Together they were dedicated parishioners of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. When the AVTI in East Grand Forks opened, Joe was recruited to teach Farm Tractor Mechanics where he worked until retirement. One of his favorite classes to teach was Women's powder puff mechanics through Community Education. Joe was known for his jokes and being a hard worker. Throughout his life he worked for various area farmers doing mechanic work and driving truck. He also had a thriving side business repairing lawn mowers, snowblowers, and various small engines.  He was a member of the Crookston Eagles Club, and the EGF American Legion Post #157, and VFW Post#3817 and volunteered for many years at Altru Hospital.

Joe is survived by his five children, John (Elaine) Grenier of East Grand Forks, David (Dawn) Grenier of Cypress, TX, WendyJo (Tim) Wilson of Mesa, AZ, Diane "Duke" (Jack) Deziel, of East Grand Forks, and Gail (Chuck) Hobus of East Grand Forks; 10 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol, parents Paul and Mabel Grenier, sisters Sally Jahner, and Virginia Waters, and two grandchildren.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 AM, Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church 1515 5th Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. Service will be live-streamed here on Joe's page.

VISITATION: One hour prior to service at the church on Thursday

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Resurrection Cemetery will follow lunch with military honors provided by the MN National Guard, the EGF American Legion Post #157 and VFW Post #3817