Joseph Edward Judd was born on March 21, 1955, and entered into eternal life on December 2, 2023, in his home under the care of Fargo Sanford Home Hospice and his family. 

Joe was born in Stoughton, WI, to George and Marybelle (Brown) Judd. Later, during his childhood, his family moved to Williston, ND, where he graduated high school in 1973. Joe worked odd jobs growing up, including dog breeding and helping his father in the bee yards. He attended UND, Williston Center, getting an Associate of Arts in Business Administration in 1976. In 1980, he completed Police Basic Training at the Law Enforcement Training Center at the Bismarck Junior College. He was a police officer in Williston from 1979-1982, where he made lifelong friends he kept in touch with years later. In 1991, after attending Moorhead State University and the UND School of Law, he graduated with his law degree. Being a prosecutor was always more than what he did for a living, it made him who he was, according to him. Over the years in law, he worked in numerous counties, living and enjoying life all over Minnesota. During his downtime, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends, spending holidays with his family, and traveling around the US, maybe catching a Green Bay Packers game! After retirement from the law in 2012, he wanted to stay busy, getting his fingers in a little bit of everything, including being a bank teller, cashier, certified nursing assistant, and at Thrifty White, delivering meds for patients, all while living in Alexandria, MN. Along with keeping up with his dream of hunting every North American predator, he got all of them except for his badger. While visiting his home, you could see all his trophies, which hung on his walls as rugs to enjoy. 

During the last months of his life, while his health was failing, he moved to Fargo, ND, to be closer to family and his doctors. He never missed a day at the gym while trying to stay strong. Spent time with family on the weekends watching football, sharing his favorite recipes, and talking about his life experiences and the friends that he spent them with.

Joe is survived by his nieces: Angie (Tom) Milner of West Fargo, ND, Chrissy (Tony) Drake of Valley City, ND, and Liz (Sean) Byrne of Cleveland, OH. Great nieces: Tyana Judd of Fargo, ND, and Amara Judd-Drake of Valley City, ND. His sister-in-law, Sue (Ralph Dyrness) Judd-Dyrness of Valley City, ND.
He is preceded in Death by his parents, George (2001) and Marybelle (1976) Judd, his brother, George “Chumley” Judd Jr (2015)., and his infant sister, Debbie Judd (1966). 

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Fargo Sanford Home Hospice or a wildlife preserve of your choosing in honor of Joe. 

There will be a celebration of life at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo, ND, in the spring of 2024. His family will then bring him back to Williston, ND, for a private burial to be with his parents and sister.

https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/obits/joseph-e-judd/