Joseph Michael “Joey” Kruzel

Of Wauwatosa. Born to Eternal Life on March 29, 2013 at the age of 65. Loving and caring husband of Kathleen R. Harney for 41 years. Proud and loving father of Megan C. Harney. Devoted brother of Patricia M. (the late Ray "Butch") Singer. Special brother-in-law of Margaret A. Harney. Also loved by other relatives and friends.

Joey served as an MP in the army in Vietnam, earned his bachelor's and master's degree from UW-Stout, and taught woodshop in Milwaukee Public Schools for 31 years. He was a master woodworker and an accomplished photographer who brought much beauty to the world. An extremely hard worker, he was devoted to his friends and family and always ready to help.

Joey was diagnosed with acute leukemia last May and fought very hard, enduring many intensive chemotherapies. Special thanks to all those who helped care for him, in particular, his friend, Gary Hoeft, and his medical teams: Dr. Ehab Atallah, Dr. Linda Blust, PA Julie Leuck, and the 4NT nurses at Froedtert Hospital and Dr. Elihu Estey, Dr. Vivian Oehler, Dr. Roland Walter, and the 8SA nurses at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Mass Offerings.

Visitation at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 12130 West Center Street, Wauwatosa, Saturday, April 6, 9:30-11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM followed by Military Honors.