Joseph A. Lussier , 81, of Claremont, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Owatonna Hospital. He was born February 13, 1927 in Red Lake, Minnesota the son of Adolph and Agnes (Sumner) Lussier. Joseph worked as a welder for Blount Inc.. He is survived by his children Gregory Lussier, Ardith Lussier, Bertram Lussier, and Lorelei Lussier, fifteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Darlene, son Jeffery, one great granddaughter, two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM . Funeral service will be held Friday January 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Michaelson Funeral Home with The Reverend Julie Malone officiating. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Claremont. Visitation: 01/09/2009 09:00 01/09/2009 10:00 Service: 01/09/2009 10:00