Predeceased by his parents William & Margaret Racette. Sisters Bertha, Leona, Diane & Beatrice. Brother Russell. Son Derek, Grandchildren  Janie, Lyndon, Ariel & Calista, great grandchild Anne.

Survived by his wife Audrey.  Sisters Mary Jane (Johnny)  & Dolina. Children Donna (Andrew), Merna (Kevin), Charlene (Justin), Crystal, Tammi (Claude), Charlton (Tanya), special son Bobby.  Grandchildren,  Fallon, Shenaya, Austin, Tristen, Vanessa, Sheena, Dinah, Derek Jr., Colby, Taylor, Jorel, Harold Jr., Dora, Nicholas, Dwayne, Lionel, Isiah, Kevin, Noel, Justine, Hannah, Diandra, Trenton, Kennedy, Brady, Leanne, Tamiya, Zachary, Caleigh, Charisma, Lexie, Charlton Jr., Lennon, God Daughter Lisa Mousseau, God Son Reuben Beaulieu, along with numerous great grandchildren.

Joe passed at the age of 72 years old at Portage General Hospital. He was a family man and always took care of everyone. He liked for things to be done a certain way, especially his yard, he took pride in his yards appearance. Every Monday and Thursday nights he would sit back in his armchair and watch wrestling. Joe was the jack of all trades, he was a devoted worker to Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation for many years. He also had nicknames for all his grandchildren. He was the rock of our family and was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed dearly.