Joseph Michael Grieshaber, age 52, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Friday, January 10, 2024, at his home following a brief fight with cancer. He was born November 3, 1972, in Neosho, MO, the son of Michael and Kathy Mi ler Grieshaber. Joey worked as a youth minister for several years before becoming an EMT. Upon the death of his wife, Jamie Channel, he changed direction and became a schoolteacher. He was currently employed at Uniontown, KS teaching 6th grade and coaching football. Joey married Stephanie Krieger on February 27, 2022. Joey enjoyed all things outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping. He was deeply involved with Highland Games and that community. He loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Stephanie of the home; nine children, Petra Johnston (Caleb) Raytown, MO, Titan Grieshaber, Kansas City, MO, Adrianna Krieger, Joplin, MO, Amayah Rodriguez, Joplin, MO, Alexandria Boyd (Gauge), Joplin, MO, and Ryder Cosens, Truman Burns, Kyser Grieshaber, and Riggs Grieshaber, a l of the home; his mother, Kathy Vi la (David), Bakersfield, CA; and 2 brothers, Austin Vi l (Maddie), and Pierce Vi la (Cynthia), both of Bakersfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie; a sister, Melissa Cooper; and his father.

There was cremation. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 18th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Joey Grieshaber Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com