Joseph G. Padula

Joseph Padula, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the age of 71. Loving friend and partner of Charlene Ranft; devoted father of Renee Fareeduddin and Michelle Nieboer; cherished grandfather of Christine Padula, Shawn Padula, Joey Padula, Devon Padula, Amber Nieboer, Briana Nieboer, and Fallon Schuring; treasured great-grandfather of 6; dear step-father of Scott Ranft; dearest step-grandfather of Scotty Ranft and Leah Ranft; dear brother of Marie Caple, Elizabeth Georgieff, Doreen Sepe and the late Pat Gaire; special friend of Donald Wenzara; and also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, other family and friends.
Joe was a Quality Standards Inspector at General Motors for over 30 years. During his time there, he met Charlene. Joe was a proud Italian who loved to cook. During his retirement he took up carpentry, becoming an accomplished woodworker. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.