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WETEMANS, Joseph “Joe”

Born Tuesday October 03, 1933. Passed away Thursday September 04, 2025.


Loved husband of Trudy (dec). Treasured dad of Chris, Josie, Maria, Leon, Jenny (dec), Susie, John, Pauline and their families.

Re-united with mum and Jenny.

Funeral notice


Service

Friday September 12, 2025, 12:00pm

Colac Lake Bowling Club

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Joe’s family would like you to join them at the Colac Lake Bowling Club, 35 Moore Street, Colac at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 for refreshments and sharing stories of his life.

In accordance with Joe’s wishes a private burial will be held.

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  1. Joe was always up for a chat and shared his stories of his life with enthusiasm, passion and warmth, with me. I enjoyed his company vey much. I and will remember him with fondness, enjoying himself on these occasions.
    A life well live Joe.
    My condolences to his family, So sorry for your loss. Kerry Scouller

    Kerry Scouller

    September 15, 2025 12:27 pm

  2. Our heartfelt condolences to each member of the Wetemans family. Joe was a gentleman and respected friend of ours and we will miss him. Rest peacefully Joe.

    Ron & Marie RICHARDS

    September 12, 2025 9:45 pm

  3. To all the Wetemans Family . We are thinking of you all on the loss of your dad Joe . From Nelly Timmermans and her Family xxx

    Julie Johnstone

    September 12, 2025 5:03 pm

  4. my condolenses toall the Wetemans Family thinking of you all at this sad time xx

    Glenda Harris

    September 12, 2025 12:59 pm

  5. Our Deepest Condolences to all the Wetemans Family's, RIP Joe
    thinking of the Wetemans
    Steven, Evonne, Amanda, Brent, Rebecca and Andrew xxx

    Steven Andrew Thomas Sadler

    September 12, 2025 11:43 am

  6. Sending all our love and thinking of you all.
    Rebecca Sadler & Andrew Violi

    Rebecca Sadler

    September 12, 2025 10:53 am

  7. Hello family,
    So sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Joe.
    Remember the good memories and try to continue his family tradition.

    Bert And Marie-José

    September 11, 2025 6:17 am

  8. Condolences to the whole Weteman family, from the Walpole’s of Rosewhite. Ron Walpole

    Ron Walpole

    September 11, 2025 3:53 am

  9. Heel Heel veel.sterkte gewenst met dit groot verlies gewenst

    Ria En Jef Bovens

    September 10, 2025 8:58 pm

  10. Codeleans to family Wetemans.
    So thankful I was be able to do an internship on your farm.J oe really was a greatful mentor
    Sjaak dobbe netherlands

    Sjaak Dobbe

    September 10, 2025 6:38 am

  11. To the Wetemans family our Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Joe. He was a true gentleman we had the pleasure to have known.
    Doug and Laureen Chant.

    Doug Chant

    September 09, 2025 8:33 pm

  12. Deepest sympathy to the Weteman's family

    From Gretchen Egan

    Gretchen Egan

    September 09, 2025 8:14 pm

  13. Our deepest condolences to the Wetemans Families. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    David & Donna Shawcross and families

    Donna Shawcross

    September 09, 2025 5:27 pm

  14. To the extended Wetemans family,
    My Deepest Condolences to you all on the passing of Joe,he was a true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Lyn Thomson

    Lynette Thomson

    September 09, 2025 9:08 am

  15. To the Wetemans family.My sincere condolences on the lost of your father and grandfather
    Roos van Gogh

    Roos Van Gogh

    September 09, 2025 3:38 am

  16. Deepest sympathy to all of Joe’s family a great gentleman ploughman and farmer much loved friend of many people. RIP Graham Speirs

    Graham Speirs

    September 08, 2025 9:45 pm

  17. To the Wetemans family.My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather Gerda Hintum

    Gerda Hintum

    September 08, 2025 1:50 pm

  18. Sincere sympathy to the Weteman families. So many good times spent with Joe and Trudy over the years. A great ploughman and good person. Thinking of you all. Good memories and fun times at ploughing contests. Stewart Vonda Shaun Andrea and Stacey and families.

    Stewart Carson

    September 08, 2025 12:05 pm

  19. Sympathy to Joe's family. He was a true gentleman, farmer and ploughman. He will be missed.
    From the members of the Colac and District Ploughing Association and the Victorian Ploughing Association. He proudly represented Victoria and Australia.

    Peter And Dot GARDINER

    September 08, 2025 9:39 am

  20. So sorry to hear of the passing of Joe.
    May you all take comfort in knowing he is now at peace and resting in Gods care.
    Our condolences.🌾

    Albert & Carin Pol and family

    Pol , A. Family

    September 06, 2025 10:00 pm

  21. To Joes family our thoughts are with you all at this time.
    Many memories we shared with the Weteman's family at Simpson.Dairying, Ploughing and later years at the Simpson Men's Shed.

    Betty & Ken
    Kilmore.

    Betty & Ken Unwin

    September 06, 2025 5:11 pm

  22. To Chris,Josie, Maria, Leon, Suzie,John and Pauline. With our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Joe. Remembering days gone bye when I looked after you all when Joe was overseas ploughing.
    Jill (Meade)and Tony Mallon

    JILL MALLON

    September 06, 2025 9:18 am

  23. Deepest sympathy to you all, may Joe RIP

    Di Dunlop

    September 06, 2025 8:06 am

  24. Our most heartfelt condolences to extended Wetemans family
    On the passing of Joe. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
    Wayne and Vickie Crole

    Vickie Crole

    September 06, 2025 7:34 am

  25. Hello family
    Our condolences of the passing of uncle Jo. We wish you much strength with this loss.
    Peet and Huub

    Peet And Huub

    September 05, 2025 11:48 pm

  26. Joe was a lovely person who loved his family so much, he was always reminded me of a real Gentleman
    Thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends
    Marita Biggs

    Marita Biggs

    September 05, 2025 9:32 pm