Jody “Joe” Slates
Jody “Joe” Slates, 69, of Quincy, died Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born April 15, 1953 in Quincy, the son of Robert and Iona Yackley Slates. He married Lori Wurdeman in Brownsville, NE on April 7, 1990 and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Erin Sledge of NE; two sisters, Sara (Larry) Cannon of NE and Diane Ball of OR; father-in-law, Marlyn Wurdeman of NE; sister-in-law, Jackie (Steve) Marker of NE; his cats, Teddy and Taz; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends from Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Joan Wurdeman and sister-in-law, Shari Bostic.
Joe worked with his father in his machine shop prior to a career in insurance sales for 18 years, before working the last 19 years as a bank recruiter for Eggers Consulting, retiring in 2022. He had a love for animals and never knew a stranger. He was a fighter to the very end in his battle with heart disease.
In hopes of helping others, Joe donated his body to science. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the animal shelter of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com.
I am so sorry Lori, Joe was such a wonderful person.
Joe was ” one of the gang’ in school and later. One of the nicest people I ever met in my life.
Joe was always encircled in helpfulness and kindness.
I have no doubt as to where Joe is today .
He will be forever missed by his friends and relatives.
I will always be thankful that I was able to be part of the small gathering of him and “the gang” after his
operation and before he passed. I had not seen him in a few years – but even after all he went through
he was still the same old Joe.
Our deepest condolences again to his wife Lori and the rest of his family.
Hope to see you again some day my friend.
Russ and Sue Evans