of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 74, died Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Arbor Hospice. He was born June 22, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of John & Stella (Smith) Joseph.

Ken worked at Michigan Seamless Tubing (now Quanex) in South Lyon for 37 years.  He was a member of Pittsfield Senior Citizens.  Ken enjoyed model trains, light construction, sports (especially U of M), and parking cars for football games.

He married Sheila Ruth Wineman, and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Kenneth Allen Joseph Jr. of Campton, KY, Gregory Taylor Joseph of Fort Worth, TX; a daughter, Miranda Jean Rader of Winchester, KY; a step-daughter, Dawn; 8 grandchildren, Christopher, Eric, Rebecca, Greg Jr., Elizabeth, Seth, D.J., Taylor;  3 step-grandchildren, Lauren, Sean, Lindsey; 5 step-great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Malichi, Isla, Lennon, Nolan; and 4 siblings, Bob, Bonnie, Helen, and Norma. He was preceded in death by siblings George, John, Marion, David "Bud", Genevieve, and Mary.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea with Pastor Steve Yarrow of NorthRidge, Saline, officiating.  A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 29, 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, South Lyon. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice.  Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.