Joe Bousquet

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher
Funeral Home in Knoxville. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00
p.m. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mt. Calvary
Lutheran Church in Indianola or to the Marion County Humane Society.
Joe was born March 6, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph P. and Frances (Hansen) Bousquet.
He was the oldest of five children and grew up in Dallas, Iowa, graduating from Dallas High
School in 1959, the last class before consolidation with Melcher. As a teenager, Joe enjoyed
plenty of fun with his friends in Dallas and remained proud of his hometown roots, returning
often to the annual Coal Miner’s Day Celebration every June.
In 1960, Joe was married to Joan Robuck, and they were blessed with three daughters: Pam,
Sherry, and Jacinda. In 1969, he married the love of his life, Peggy Feight, and together they
welcomed children: Estee and Brandon. Over the years, Joe’s family grew to include 13
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild.
A devoted worker, Joe often held multiple jobs at once. He roofed houses in addition to working
on the pipeline, at Ford Implement in Des Moines, John Deere in Ankeny, and later at 3M in
Knoxville, where he retired after 15 years. Joe’s wide range of skills made him invaluable both in
the workplace and at home. A talented welder, mechanic, and builder, he enjoyed restoring VW
Beetles for his daughters, rebuilding cars, and collecting antique tractors and motorcycles. He
thrived on tackling projects around the house and farm, often completing them on his own.
Though hardworking and sometimes stubborn, Joe was known just as much for his sense of
humor, goofy antics, and eclectic taste in movies and YouTube videos. His quick wit and
lighthearted spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances Bousquet; his daughter, Estee
Bousquet; and his brother, Jim Bousquet.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy; his children: Pam (Wayne) Joynt, Sherry (Doug)
Luedtke, Jacinda (Steve) Shafer, and Brandon (Sara) Bousquet; grandchildren: Tyler, Richard,
Amanda (Robb), Holly, Kim, Kala (Justin), Sara (Jared), Cory, Josie (Andy), Brad (Summer),
Logan (Danielle), and Carter; along with 27 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and
siblings: Nancy Monk, John Bousquet, and Bill Bousquet. He also leaves behind many nieces,
nephews, relatives, and friends who will deeply miss him.