Joseph Allen Breckey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and community member, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024 at the age of 84. Joe was born on April 25, 1940, to Glen and Lucille Breckey (Engleking) in Tioga, North Dakota. He graduated from Tioga High School in 1958 and went on to live a life heavily involved in the Tioga community.

On June 6, 1963, Joe married Shirley Brevik, with whom he built a beautiful life. The couple lived in Tioga for five years before moving to a farmstead northwest of the town. Together, they adopted two children, Dennis Lee and Alyce Gay.

Throughout his life, Joe wore many hats. He was a farmer, employed at Roustabout Service and Insulating Co., a volunteer firefighter, a manager at Tioga Lumber, the Tioga Golf Course and a member of the Tioga Farm Festival. He was known for his passion for basketball and played independent ball for many years as well as enjoying hunting and fishing.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; his, son Dennis Breckey (JuLee Brand) of Nashville, TN; his daughter, Alyce Breckey of Tioga, ND; his granddaughter, Allison Eidson-Breckey of Nashville, TN; and his sisters, Ruthie McIntyre of Ontario, OR, Glenda Huseth of Tioga, ND and Carole (George) Ruhl of Jessup, MD.

He is preceded in death by his parents and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.