Joe Allen Shields, 68, of Mechanicsville passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, January 9, 2017. Friends and family may gather Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Fry Funeral Home, Tipton from 4:00-7:00 pm for a time of visitation. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 12th, 10:00 am, also at Fry's, with interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. All friends and family are invited to gather at Bubba's immediately following the interment. A memorial fund in Joe's honor has been established. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com. Joe was born on March 11, 1948, in Spencer, Iowa to Claron and Beulah (Bigger) Shields. He attended Millford School. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970; ranking as SGT, earning several medals and badges. On July 17, 1982, in Stanwood, Iowa, Joe married the love of his life, the late Christy Shields. They made their home in Mechanicsville where they have raised their 4 children: Jack, Jodi, Erin and Matt. During Joe's employment years, he held several different positions before retiring from Dave Schmitt Construction where he was a truck driver. Joe was a devoted Nascar fan, #3 and #88 being his drivers. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at Bubba's, "socializing," the highlight of his life was undoubtedly his grandchildren. Joe was a member of Lutheran Church, Stanwood, Mechanicsville American Legion Post #309. Surviving Joe are his children, Jack (Sue) Shields of Blaine, MN, Jodi (Travis) Galloway of Mechanicsville, Erin (Nick Lange) Shields of Clarence, and Matt (Kristian Thurston) Shields of Mechanicsville; sister Shirley Holle of Spencer; brothers Jim Shields of CO and Jerry (Gai) Shields of Johnston; grandchildren Katie (Austin Knake), Kaleb, Kassidie Galloway, Sara, Julia, Jace, Jackson, Addison, Trevin Shields, Micah McDowell and Hannah and Maci O'Rourke; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Jack Shields and sister Sharon Peterson.
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