Joseph Primus Obituary
The passing of Joseph Primus of Melrose, Minnesota occurred on August 30, 2026. Joseph, born on April 28, 1927, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Primus and Rose Primus (Meyer); his wife Catherine Primus; his sons, Donald, Baby Boy, Jerry and Dale Primus; his grandsons, Joel Primus and Mitchell Primus; his siblings, Alphonse Primus (Hildegard), Regina Wessel, Sr. (Cyril), Oranda Primus O. S. B., Albert Primus (Marie), Alcuin Primus, Sr. (Lorraine), Lynette Primus O. S. B., Urban Primus (Mary Ann), Rosemary Schmiesing (Vincent) and Roman Primus; and his brother-in-law Nick Moscho.
He is survived by: his sons, Rich Primus (Carol) of Albany, Virgil Primus (Mary) of Melrose and Melvin Primus (Brenda) of Melrose; his daughters-in-law, Ann Marie Primus of Melrose and Nancy Primus of Sauk Centre; his sister Betty Moscho of Melrose; and his sister-in-law Claire Primus of Sauk Centre. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren with one great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A Mass was held on Saturday, September 5th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Saint Mary's Catholic Church (755 E Kraft Dr, Melrose, MN 56352).
