Joseph Kenneth Pust, age 82 of Santaquin, passed away surrounded by family in his home December 25, 2022. He was born March 26, 1940 in Riverside, California to George and Clara Spies Pust. He married Emma Alice Humphry in Norco, California September 12, 1960, and they were sealed in the Manti Temple February 16, 1977.
Joe was a loving husband, a wonderful father and grandfather. He was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings in his life and he fully dedicated himself to those callings. Throughout his life he enjoyed his family, gardening, biking, yard work and hikes with his dogs.
Joe is survived by his twin brother Jack Pust, his children Kenny Pust, Laura Palmer and Jennifer Johnson, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and his dog Oreo. He is preceded in death by his wife Alice, his brother Bob, and a great granddaughter Shaylee Pust.
Funeral services will be held Friday December 30, 2022 at 12:00 pm at the Santaquin Downtown church, 90 South 200 East, with a viewing from 10:00 to 11:45 am. Interment will follow in the Santaquin City Cemetery.