Denmark- Joseph F. Wist Jr. of Denmark, died peacefully at home on the evening of
Aug. 17, 2022. He left his beloved wife/partner of 21 years, Ann Devereux, and 2 stepsons
and their wives, Brian Devereux and wife Elsa of San Francisco, CA, and Robert Devereux
and wife Sarah of Pittsburgh, PA. He also leaves behind his 2 surviving sisters, Theresa Shaw (Fryeburg), and Genevieve Wist (Agawam, MA), and
well-loved nieces and nephews.
He was born and raised in Terryville, CT until joining the Navy in 1968. He was a machinist
mate 2nd class aboard 2 aircraft carriers for 4 years- The Hornet, mostly right offshore
Vietnam, and the Roosevelt in the Atlantic Ocean. After serving in the Navy, M.H. RHODES in CT employed him first as an engineer, and later as VP of Ops.
Joe loved to play with his trains, loved tools and machines and what they can help create.
He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, his tractor, and was a Fire-Keeper. He was a creative
problem solver and liked to help people, and did some work and planning at Denmark's
museum.
Services will be private
Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com