Joseph C. Provo Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph C. Provo Sr., age 81 of Farwell, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Joseph was born the son of the late Chester Arthur and Mary (James) Provo on September 19, 1938 in Bay County, MI. On May 2, 1959, Joseph was united in marriage to Shirley Seiberling in Detroit, MI. Together the couple enjoyed nearly forty-five years of marriage until Shirley’s passing on March 17, 2004. During his working years, Joseph served as an employee at the General Motors Technical Center, eventually retiring as a Manager. Following his retirement in 1992, he and Shirley moved from their home in Warren to Surrey Lake in Farwell, where they would reside full time. He was an active member of the Living Hope Lutheran Church where he attended Bible Studies and enjoyed volunteering as an usher. He loved the time spent at his home on the lake; where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and jogging. He was both an accomplished poet and song writer. His family fondly remembers his favorite saying “Family is Everything”. Survivors include his children, Joseph Jr. (Tina) of Chesterfield, Wendy (Pete) Csaszar of Royal Oak, Kevin (Laura) of Washington Twp., and Steve (Tammy Kaiser) of Ray Twp.; his brother George (Carol) of Shelby Twp., 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Joseph was predeceased by his siblings Chester A. Provo and Geraldine Bracknell. A funeral service in honor of Joseph will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Living Hope Lutheran Church of Farwell at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Bill Twynham officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church from 11:00 A.M. to the time of the service at 12:00 P.M. Memorial contributions in honor of Joseph may be directed to the Living Hope Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. For those unable to attend services, online condolences may be shared on the Provo family page at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Joseph C. Provo Sr.

September 19, 1938 - March 6, 2020