John Henry Joyce

John Henry Joyce, 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 27th, 2026.

John was born to the late Lucille (Kout) and John M. Joyce in Denton, Kansas on October 4th, 1940. John was a graduate of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas with his Bachelor's Degree. John sought his career in crop insurance with the Rain and Hail Insurance Service until his retirement, serving as Chairman and CEO.

On November 22nd, 1961, John was united in marriage to Helen Wilmes. The couple celebrated 59 years of marriage before her passing in December of 2020. To this marriage the couple welcomed three children, Doug, Denise and Dustin.

John was a member of the Cathedral Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. His hobbies included spending time with his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Survivors of John include: his children, Doug (Kim) Joyce and Denise Joyce; Grandchildren: Danielle (Andrew) Roberts, Jordan (Jacob) Wilcosky, Dalton (Sheena) Joyce, Jennifer (Donnie) Davis; Great-Grandchildren: Hannah, Lillie, Dustin, Treadyn, Coraline, Kratos, Clarke, and Sloane. John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Helen, and son, Dustin.

Funeral Services for John will be held on Monday, August 31st, 2026 at Cathedral Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Starting with a Visitation from 1:00-2:00 PM, Rosary to be prayed at 2:00 PM, and Mass of Christian Burial at 3:00 PM. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri to follow.

The family suggests memorials made in loving memory of John Joyce be directed to the American Heart Association.