Joseph Frampton, 94 of Spearfish, died on August 27, 2021.

Joseph was born on March 6, 1927, in Newark, NJ. He attended school at Lincoln Park, NJ where he and his wife, Gloria Paris (who passed away on August 15, 2015) attended for 12 years.

Joe lost part of a hand from an exploding bullet which prevented him from going to war in the 40's, so he joined the Maritime Service which was the closest thing to helping the war effort.  Traveling through ports of Europe and the Far East on five or six different ships.  Later received an honorable discharge from the US Coast Guard.

He returned home to study at Fairleigh Dickinson University getting a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management degree but had not completed his master's degree.

He married Gloria Paris on November 18, 1961, and to this union three children Karen, Mark, and Debra.  In turn, they provided seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson.

Joe's hobbies included craftmanship, youth leadership with the Christian Service Brigade, 18 years as a Scout Master, and volunteering math tutoring at various middle and high schools in New Jersey, Colorado, and South Dakota.

Graveside services for Joe and Gloria will be at 10:00 on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Black Hills National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of the Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com