- Date Of Birth: June 2, 1956
- Date Of Death: May 15, 2020
- State: Illinois
Joseph E. “Joe” Hauter, age 63, of Metamora, IL passed away at his home on Friday, May 15, 2020 after a short, courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Peoria, IL on June 2, 1956 to James and Shirley (Burnett) Hauter. He married Jane Kapraun on November 15, 1980 at St.
Joe leaves behind his daughter Bethany (Garen) Demery of Mapleton and two granddaughters Quinn and Kaysen Demery. Also surviving are two sisters, Jenny (David) Poling of Metamora and Lynne (Greg) Johnson of Richardton, ND. Many nieces, nephews, and brothers/sisters-in-law also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Hauter.
Joe owned and operated Hauter Heating Cooling and Electric in Metamora for over 35 years and was also a licensed plumber. He loved his work and was very meticulous. He had a natural mechanical ability. He was grateful for his friends’ and customers’ loyalty throughout his career. Joe was a 23 year, proud member of the Metamora Volunteer Fire Department. Joe enjoyed ATV riding and snowmobiling. Joe never met a stranger. He loved his work, but his greatest joy was his two granddaughters, his two “best buddies”.
