Joseph Richard Sage, 59, of Loda passed away at 8:34 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Sage residence, 607 E Washington Street, Loda. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joseph was born January 2, 1962 in Paxton the son of Henry E. and M. Joyce Claytor Sage. He married Trina Kidd February 19, 2002 in Paxton. She survives.

Along with his wife, Trina, he is survived by his children, Kendra (Aaron) Jake of Rantoul, Lydia Magers of Vallejo, CA, Mitchell Sage of Loda; five grandchildren, Lukas, Lacie, Lisa, Levi, Livia; mother, Joyce Sage of Loda; brother, John (Alta) Sage of Paxton; many favorite aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry and brother, Matthew Sage.

Joe spent his childhood in the Paxton and Loda area and graduated from Buckley-Loda High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy.  Joe was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loda, the Loda American Legion Post 503 and Color Guard. He worked for Birkey's, Hendricks Contracting and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 841 before retiring.

Joe was an avid gardener. He loved working on tractors and motorcycles.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund has been established in his name at Federated Bank, Loda. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.