Joseph M. Rattinger, age 91, formerly of Chicago and Muscoda, died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home in Johnson Creek.

Visitation was held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown. Immediately following the visitation, a service was held with Rev. Michael Schempf officiating.  Military Rites were conducted following the service.  Burial will take place at Memory Gardens in Arlington Heights, Ill. at a later date.

Memorials, if desired, would be appreciated to Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Watertown  served the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com.

For the complete obituary, please see the Feb. 9, 2017 issue of the Muscoda Progressive.