Joseph "Joe" Wipf, age 76, of Huron, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in his home.

His visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, January 7 and funeral was held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 8 at Fulton Christian Fellowship, 25310 419th Avenue, Fulton, South Dakota.

Joe Wipf was born September 25, 1947, at Graceville Colony, Madison, South Dakota, to Samuel and Susanna (Tschetter) Wipf.

Joe grew up at Graceville Colony, where he worked with hogs. June 17, 1973, Joe married his life-long partner and friend, Margaret (Hofer) Wipf. After the wedding, Joe and Margaret moved to Rolland, where Joe began work building the new Colony. Joe and Margaret moved to Onida with their children in 1995, where Joe continued his work in Hog production. Joe loved working with hogs and had one of the best BA rates for artificial inseminating in South Dakota. He did AI work and assisted with hog production in many facilities, including Graceville, Rolland, Onida and Huron.

In 2001, Joe and Margaret moved to Huron, where they retired. Joe enjoyed working on small engines, trapping, gardening and working in his yard, listening to music and spending time with his family. Joe and Margaret celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year. He cherished his family and children and spent his life making sure they were provided for and loved. Joe could always be found with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Susanna (Tschetter) Wipf; two sisters, Leah and Susanna Wipf; and one son, Joseph Wipf, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Hofer) Wipf of Huron; his children, James "Jimmy" Wipf of Huron, Michael "Mike" Wipf of Onida, Jason Wipf of Huron and Melissa Wipf of Huron; two grandchildren, Shadrach and Sheldon Wipf; three brothers, Samuel, Michael and David; as well as four sisters, Maria, Judith, Esther and Rebecca Wipf.