Michael David Joest, age 46, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville.
Michael was born March 15, 1977, in Beech Grove, IN, to David Robert and Roberta (Pastor) Joest. He graduated from Central High School and was a member of Well Spring Church of the Nazarene. Michael worked as a Production Worker for American Window and Glass. He enjoyed being outdoors, doing Yoga, operating remote control cars, reading, and spending time with his kids. Michael was a wonderful husband and father.
Michael is survived by his parents, David and Roberta Joest; loving wife of 20 years, Michelle (Smith) Joest; children, Tyler Joest and Abigale Joest; sister, Kelly Joest; brothers, Kevin Joest and Eric Joest; mother-in-law, Loretta Smith; brother-in-law, Matthew Smith (Kayla); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Michael is preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Marianna Joest; grandmother, Romona Pastor; and brother, Alexander Joest.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue with Pastor Chet Todd officiating. Burial will be Private.
Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time, Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society at PO Box 6704
Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Boone Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Michael Joest. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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