Vettel, Joseph Alexander Born 11/11/32. Passed away on March 21, 2007 in Homosassa Florida. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Emma; brother James. Survived by wife Fran, daughter Pam (Lampert), son Tom and daughter-in-law Lynn; grandchildren Anne, Blake, Jack, Alex and Kyrie; sister Jean and brother-in-law Murray Kiteley. Joe served in the Korean War, and spent his career years building small businesses through relationship selling. He bought Twin City Broom Mfg. Co. in 1965 and founded Twincorp Master Distributor with his son Tom in 1981. Joe and Tom were business partners for 20 years. Joe was known as a successful entrepreneur, a consummate salesman and builder of trusted friendships. He was a member of Rotary International, served as President of the Wayzata Country Club and was President of the National Broom Council. Joe will be remembered as a true gentleman with a love of people, an optimistic outlook and a dry sense of humor. A Memorial Service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis, at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, Inc. 866-642-0962.

Published on March 23, 2007


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