Joe Cox, 66 of Rochester, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 at his home.

Joe was born on August 6, 1950 in Rochester to Charles Thomas Cox and Mary Alice Schoenfelder.  He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1968.  In 1969 Joe entered the U.S. Army, serving most of his service in Hawaii as a surgical technician.  On September 18, 1970, he married Mary Ann Sedam in Rochester.  Joe worked for Gold Cross, then worked for IBM for 27 years.  He enjoyed all computer repair for the family and friends and keeping in touch with his grandkids.  He also enjoyed many years of camping with close friends and family.  Joe had a big heart and was there to help anyone at a moment's notice.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; his son Randy (Tonya) of Fargo, ND, daughter Elizabeth of Rochester; 6 grandchildren, Matalyn and Aubrey of Fargo, Collin, Brandyn, Aaron and Alexander of Rochester; brothers Tom, Jim, and Jeff; sisters, Pat, Pam and Paula.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother David.

A visitation for Joe will be at 9:00AM – 11:00AM, Thursday October 20, 2016 at Macken Funeral Home River Park Chapel in Rochester.  Burial will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minnesota following the luncheon.