Joseph “Joe” Lee Weiss, Jr. was born in Miles City, MT, to Grace (Cory) Weiss and Joseph Weiss Sr. on November 15, 1936. Joe graduated from Custer County High School in 1955. He joined the Air Force in August of 1956, where he was a Jet Crew Chief. He was stationed in Spain, Turkey & Italy. While he was in Spain, he had the opportunity to fly in a jet that broke the sound barrier. Joe was honorably discharged in 1960.
He moved back to Miles City, where he met and married Virginia “Ginger” Annalora on February 24, 1962, at Sacred Heart Church in Miles City. They were married for 58 years before Ginger’s passing. Joe and Ginger had three children: Julie Catherine, Jill Ann, and Brian Joseph. They left Miles City in 1966, lived for a time in Salt Lake City, UT, and then moved to Great Falls, MT, in 1967, where they have made their home since. He moved to Hunter’s Point in Helena in May of 2022.
Joe started his career with Buttrey Foods in 1961, working his way up to Produce/Floral buyer for the entire company. After 25 years with Buttrey’s, Joe started a Produce/Floral Business, Superior Plant Sales, out of the family home with Ginger. Joe & Ginger went to Vista, CA, every winter to visit greenhouses and find new products to sell. Joe finally retired for good in 2002. They then began going to Yuma, AZ & Oceanside, CA, every winter for the next 16 years.
Joe is survived by children: Julie (Andy) Younggren, Jill Boettcher (John Allen), and Brian Weiss. Grandchildren: Brandelle (Bradley) Delph, Jeremy (Auriana) Younggren, Andrea (Ryken) Wernofsky, and Christina (Taylor) Murry; Bradly (Ella) Boettcher and Holly (Fiance Michael Walth) Boettcher; and Kianna Weiss. Great-grandchildren: Adrianna and Kaleb Delph; Keller, Kittson, and Mylina Younggren; Josephine, Bella, Adelyn, and Ryder Wernofsky; Blake Boettcher. His brother-in-law, Terry (Myra) Annalora, sister-in-law, Lindy Annalora, and Cousin, Christopher (Maryanne)Balstad.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Ginger; his parents, Joesph & Grace Weiss; his in-laws, Sam and Ruby Annalora; his sister-in-law, Vicki Annalora; and son-in-law, Greg Boettcher.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
3:00 PM
Friday April 19, 2024
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
259 Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Graveside Service
Friday April 19, 2024
June's Bungalow
153 MT-59
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
3:00 PM
Friday April 19, 2024
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
259 Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Graveside Service
Friday April 19, 2024
June's Bungalow
153 MT-59
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Terry Annalora says
I am missing a great “brother”. RIP Joe, until we meet again.
Denise Harvey says
Jill and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I hope you find peace in cherished memories.
Denise Harvey- Christa Schoenfeld’s mom
LaVerne Jones Hebner says
We’ve lost another member of the class of ’55. I only knew Joe in H.S. where he was a fine, well-liked young man. I send my sympathy to his family. I know he will be missed but sure you have many great memories.
BERNADETTE MILLER says
I always enjoyed visiting with Joe and Ginger when they visited during the summers, often coming over to farmers market. Joe always had a smile and something fun to say or talk about. Lindy always kept me updated on what was happening in the family over the years. Joe and Ginger are back together again! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Fleming says
Enjoyed working with Joe back in the days when Buttreys was still a Montana owned company
Mary Belmontez says
A very nice and kind man.
My prayers are with your family Joe.
RIP Joe
Bernice Rolfson says
Enjoyed visiting with them when they came to Yuma in the winter