Joseph R. LaPuma, age 81 of Rhinelander, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Rennes Health and Rehab. He was born June 12, 1937, in Chicago, Ill. to Anthony and Genevieve (Klabaha) LaPuma.

Joe is survived by his wife, Carole LaPuma of Rhinelander; children, Cindy (Jim) Travnick of Rhinelander, Sherrie (Joseph) Cutinello of McHenry, Ill., Gina (Scott) Yepsen of South Elgin, Ill., and Raymond LaPuma of Rhinelander; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Anthony LaPuma of Kentucky and Ronald LaPuma of Iowa.

A private memorial service for the family will be held. (Carlson Funeral Home)