Joe G. Miklus
July 07, 2012
Joe G. Miklus, 69, died Saturday, July 7, at Mercy Medical Center, from complications of pneumonia. He was born March 21, 1943, to Mike and Ada (Goode) Miklus in Des Moines.
Joe graduated from Saydel High School. He worked as a plumber for Local Union #33, receiving his 50-year watch, and was a project manager since 1987. Joe started running marathons at age 40, raised and trained Field Trial Labrador Retrievers, and was a member of the Mid Iowa Retrievers Club, the NRA, and Corvette Car Club.
Joe is survived by his children, Cindy (Buddy) Hicks, Joe Miklus II, and Michael (Anita) Miklus; step-daughter, Michelle (Doug) Parks; eleven grandchildren, Alexander, Christopher, and Gabriel Hicks, Kaitlyn, Mackenzie, Joe III, and Ada Miklus, Allajah, Michael II, Savannah, and William Miklus; brother, Bill Miklus; twin brother, Jon (Vickie) Miklus; sisters, Amelia “Mickey” Miklus and Daisy (Mario) Marcketti; sisters-in-law, Mary Miklus and Marian Emmack; brother-in-law, Kenny Purdy; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; his parents; brother, Jack Miklus; sister, Bettie Purdy; and brother-in-law, Eldon Emmack.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family, or White House at 1400 Penn Avenue, Des Moines, 50316, in loving memory of Joe.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Thomas Miklus
07/10/2012
Mickey, John, Bill ,Daisy please let me express my condolences on the loss of your brother and to Joe's children and grandchildren. He was taken much too young. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzy Emmack
07/10/2012
Cindy, Buddy, Joey & Michael. . . . .
Your Dad will now be with Aunt Karen in Heaven having fun with my Dad and our other loved ones who have left us all too soon. . . Thinking of you & love ya!
Chrissy Miklus-Greim
07/10/2012
Cindy, Joe, & Michael,
I am so sorry about your dad. I hope all of your good memories of him will keep you strong.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
I wish I could be there for you.
Love,
Chrissy
Deanna King
07/10/2012
Dear Cindy, Joe Jr., and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Tammy Calhoun
07/10/2012
Michael, Cindy and Joe - My sincerest condolences on your loss. The entire Miklus family is in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Joe and Karen Johnson
07/10/2012
Cindy, Buddy, and family,
Our sympathy to you and your family. All of you are in our thoughts.
Tom Wengert
07/09/2012
Sorry to hear this sad news. Joe was always generous and sincerely caring towards my family and I. "Patiently" taught me alot about plumbing. My prayers are with you all.
Judy
07/09/2012
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers in these difficult times.
Maria Mattiace
07/08/2012
Cindy and Miklus family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it's been a rough ride, but you all loved your father and grandfather very much. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this tough time.