Joseph C. Kearns

Joseph Charles Kearns, 31, of Eau Claire, WI, and formerly of Winona died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire.Joe was born September 1, 1979 at LaCrosse, WI to Michael Kearns and Patricia (Fisher) Kearns. He grew up in Winona, home schooling for 11 years. He attended Pillsbury Bible College in Owatonna. He currently worked for PMI of Bloomer, WI. Locally, he worked for several residential contractors and 'Educated' those he worked with. Joe explored the world, having living and working in Colorado for a time. He enjoyed music, reading was his life. If not reading a book he was behind a computer where he was known as Gally Rose. Recently, Joe became closer to his father and brother. Survivors include his mother Patricia Kearns of Winona, father Michael Kearns of Winona, a brother Rev. Jim Kearns of Cincinnati, OH, paternal step-grandmother Ellie Kearns of Winona, close friends; Michael Graybar, Nate and Jon (Tiffany) Anderson, Jason Truttman and Kent Bacon.Services to Remember Joe will be 11AM Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in Winona with The Reverend Joel Anderson officiating. Friends may join Joe's family for Bloedow's and coffee at church, beginning at 10AM on Saturday. Please share a memory of Joe at his on-line Guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service - Hansen Goodview Chapel is assisting his family with arrangements.