Garry “Josh” Joslyn

Garry “Josh” Joslyn, age 70, of Dubuque IA, completed his earthly journey on April 26, 2025, at Ennoble Manor after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.  Per Josh’s request, there will be no public services.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Josh’s family and friends.

Josh was born on July 22, 1954, in Seneca Falls, N.Y.  Josh was a naturally endeared adventurer at his core who boldly faced life head on without fear through each and every trial, blessing and tribulation that came his way.  At the mere young age of 14, Josh hit the open road and hitchhiked his way all the way to Billings, MT.  This would be the first of many stops along the way, but his story was about to begin.  Josh eventually met the love of his life, Barb, and the two became inseparable almost immediately.  They soon found themselves in Dubuque where Barb’s family was from.  Sadly, Barb was called home ahead of Josh in 2010 and his heart was never to be mended back completely as it once had been. 

Josh spent some time as a roofer and a painter, but in time, he found his working hours being spent at Mi-T-M.  It was there where he met and became good friends with Matt Boll.  Matt and his girlfriend, Kara, spent countless hours with Josh over the years ahead of them.  Regular hikes at the Mines of Spain, ice cream cones on the river’s edge, and just about any opportunity Josh was up for, they were there as well.  Only a few of us ever have the honor and privilege of finding a long-lost brother out there in this big world around us, but Josh and Matt would both proudly proclaim that it was so for them.  It’s heartbreaking to imagine that we’ve had our last conversation, or listened to Josh’s last story of his adventures traveling the country, but we must face this sad reality.  Thank you, Josh, for reminding us that life is not about the quantity of shiny objects we possess, or the quantity of friends for that matter; true joy and peace in life can be found in the quality of the people we surround ourselves with and the love they complement our daily lives with.

Josh’s friends would like to express a sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone at Eccumenical Towers for their love and support.  Dr. Hermann for his uncompromising compassion and professional care, along with the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their generous and compassionate care.  And finally, a special thank you to everyone at Ennoble Manor (especially Carol), and all of the visiting nurses who took the time and patience to check on Josh, care for Josh, and towards the end recently, simply kept him comfortable.  Again, reinforcing what Josh already knew…the quality of the people in our lives is the most valuable gift we can every receive.  

Online condolences may be shared with Josh’s family and friends at www.tristatecremationcenter.com