Joseph David Justen

Age 43, of Otsego, MN, died May 30, 2026, at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina after a valiant five-month battle with neuro-endocrine cancer. He was born August 30, 1982, in St. Louis Park to Kenneth and Margaret (Rippberger) Justen.

Joe was a huge football fan, especially of the Minnesota Vikings. He enjoyed fishing with family and friends whenever he had a chance. Smoking meat, grilling, and cooking were also hobbies, and he may be best remembered for his chicken wings. Joe worked hard throughout his adult life, mostly in roofing; willing to use his skills to be of help to those he cared about. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Preceded in death by mother, Margaret; sister, Nicole; grandparents, Frank and Betty Justen, and Herman and Elizabeth Rippberger.

Survived by father, Kenneth; sister, April (Zach); nephews, Hendrick, Andreas, and Johann; many other relatives and friends. 

Mass of Christian burial Monday, June 8th at 11 am at the Oratory of St. Walburga, 12020 Fletcher Lane, Rogers, with visitation one hour prior. Interment in church cemetery and luncheon to follow. Visitation also on Sunday, June 7th from 3-6 pm at St. Walburga with rosary at 3 pm.

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