Joseph Psuik, III

Joseph Psuik III, beloved husband, father of four, grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 18, has taken his last curtain call on the stage of life.

Joe was born in North Carolina July 29, 1942 to Joseph Psuik Jr. and Lilly Psuik.  He grew up mostly in Wisconsin,  often spending his summers with family in Georgia.  He saw his first Green Bay Paker game at age 6!  He moved to California in his junior year of high school.  He proudly served in the US Navy on the ammunition ship, USS Pyro, during the Viet Nam conflict.  In 1964 he and his sweetheart, Sybil, married and started their 60 year marriage.

After winning several acting awards and learning back stage methods, Joe earned a masters degree in theatre from BYU and started his career back stage in professional theatres in San Francisco. 

He then taught theatre at Loretto Heights College in Denver.  Next he affiliated with the International Association of Theatrical Stage Employees Union, Local 7.  He worked in the theatres in downtown Denver back stage doing lighting, technical support and direction.  He ran concerts and sporting events at McNicols Sports Arena, and concerts at Red Rocks amphitheater .  He served as union president twice.

Joe next was involved with the building of the Denver Convention Center and then helped in administration.  Later he was asked to move to San Diego to oversee the expansion of the convention center there.  He served as COO of that facility.  He was active  with Homeland Security with IAAM in helping insure safety at arenas and large public facilities and venues, and helped write the initial Homeland Security manual.

All of this while being a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Upon retirement Joe and Sybil moved back to Colorado to the city of love – Loveland.  He again worked with the union and then completely retired.  He was always an avid Green Bay Packer fan.  He also served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in several capacities.  He and Sybil loved being with the expanding family, attending the temple in Fort Collins, and spending time in Rocky Mountain National Park. 

Joe is survived by Sybil, daughters Jennifer, Jessica, and Julianne, all 10 grands and 18 greats, sister Mary, brother Tom, their spouses, and several nieces  and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Joshua and brother Bob.

We thank so many people for their love and support – family from all over the country, friends and neighbors both old and new, medical and hospice people who have given such good care.

To all, we say THANK YOU!

When plans for a memorial service have been made, we will let you know.