Joseph "Joe" Edward Angran

Joseph “Joe” Edward Angran, age 85, of Albia, Iowa, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, under the care of EveryStep Hospice. Joe was born on December 9, 1938, in Albia, IA, to Tony and Joan (Nicoletto) Angran. He grew up attending school and graduated from the Albia High School. Joe was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” Nucko on September 25, 1957, in Unionville, MO. Joe and Pat were blessed with 3 sons, Steve, John, and Jim, and shared 66 years of marriage prior to his passing. Following high school, Joe proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 10 years. He was a radioman stationed in Guam before being on a destroyer, the USS Henderson and was lastly stationed in Minneapolis for 7 years. Joe was a very hard worker all his life. While living in Minnesota, Joe became an ironworker and helped build the Metropolitan Stadium. He and Pat moved to Runnells, IA, and Joe owned and operated a photocopy store in Des Moines. They later moved to Albia and Joe and his son, Steve, owned and operated a concrete business, pouring concrete for Adventureland as well as numerous houses and garages in the Albia area. Joe and Pat also owned and operated Ma and Pa’s Restaurant on the Albia square. Joe later went to work installing Primestar before owning a DIRECTV business. Joe was a member of the American Legion Post #136 in Albia and a past member of the NRA (National Rifle Association). He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and trapping. In his younger years, Joe was an excellent shot and was once ranked 4th in the state for trap shooting. He enjoyed honeybees and had over 400 hives. Joe loved vegetable gardening and canning the produce at his son, Steve’s cabin, where he also enjoyed sitting and watching the wildlife. He was a very kind and generous man and was always willing to help anyone in need. Joe was full of energy. He loved to visit with people and never knew a stranger. His morning routine included stopping by his son, John’s house, to visit over coffee. He enjoyed helping at his sons Jim and Steve’s store, Top Notch, where he always made sure there was popcorn made for the customers. Above all else, Joe loved his family and cherished all the time he spent with them. Joe is survived by his wife, Pat; 3 sons, Steve (Cindy) Angran, John (Lori) Angran, and Jim (Allison McGrann) Angran; 9 grandchildren, Kyle, Holland, Jimmy, Niki, Allie, Nate, Lacey, Tori, and Katy; and 9 great grandchildren. Joe is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Joan Angran and a sister, Betty Clark. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Joe’s family present from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. to greet family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Lighthouse Church on the Nazarene in Moravia, with Pastors Jonathan Hall, Terry Chapman, and Tony Angran officiating and military honors provided by the American Legion of Albia, Lovilia, and Melrose. A memorial has been established to the Welcome Home Soldier Monument in Albia.

Joseph "Joe" Edward Angran

December 9, 1938 - January 6, 2024