SOETEMANS, Jozef Petrus "Joe"- Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 16th, 2014. Jozef "Joe" Petrus Soetemans of Strathroy at the age of 83. Loving husband and best friend to his wife, Nellie and predeceased by his 1st wife, Wilma (1976). Loving father to his children, Rick (Mary Lou), Jim, Willie (Kate), Gerry (Alison) and predeceased by his son, Andy (1980). Beloved grandfather of Justin, Melissa, Nathan, Tim, Stacey, Kevin, Rachel, Michael, Fiona and Isaac. Great-grandfather of Ryder, Joseph, Kayla and Brooklyn. Survived by 1 sister and 3 brothers, predeceased by his brother, Emiel Soetemans of Belgium. We will all miss his caring character. Friends will be received by the family at the Elliott-Madill Funeral Home, Mount Brydges on Friday October 17th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. At Joe's request a private family service to follow on Saturday. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mount Brydges.