Joseph Lee Husler. Age 90. Born January 7th, 1935, in Chillicothe, MO to John and Lily (nee Bower) Husler. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth (nee McKee) Husler; cherished grandfather to Angela (Anthony) Carr of Joliet, Shanna (Giuseppe) Carusi of Crest Hill, and Amber (Daniel) Alstott of Plainfield. Proud great grandfather of Vincenzo Carusi, Kaelie and Presley Carr, and Scarlett Alstott. He is also survived by his sister Carol Ann (the late Larry) Parker of Raymore, MO. Several nieces and nephews. Dearest friends Allen, Debra, and Benjamin Swiggett.

Founder and former owner of Plattville Coatings, incorporated in 1976. Known and respected by several business owners in the Chicagoland area for his expertise in spraying polyurethane foam and coatings, as well as for his niche in locating/repairing hard-to-find leaks. At the time of his passing, Joseph was one of the oldest members of the Roofers and Waterproofers Union (member of 57 years). Prior to roofing, he worked for SantaFe Railroad and member of over 60 years to the railroad union. Previous to the railroad, he worked as a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch. Before being a stockbroker, he was in the US Army Reserve.

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, tending to his farm animals (donkey, mules, goats, chickens, llamas, and ostriches), gardening, making wine, and vacationing almost yearly on Fort Myers Beach, FL. He was a very generous man, providing produce from his large yearly garden not only to family and friends but also to local area shelters. Joseph was the type of man that would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.

Preceded in death by his parents John and Lily Husler, brothers James and Robert Husler, stepdaughter Linda Sue McKee, and great grandchild Donovan Lee Koehler.

Joseph passed away peacefully at his granddaughter Amber's home, with hospice care on Monday, February 24th, 2025. He requested privacy while transitioning to his eternal life.

Visitation will be on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, Illinois 60543.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Plattville United Methodist Church, 13025 Church Road, Yorkville, Illinois 60560. Burial to follow at Plattville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Plattville United Methodist Church.

For information:  630-554-3888 or dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com