Joel Piehl

Joel Piehl, 54, Jamestown, ND, died Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home in Jamestown.

Joel was born September 1, 1970, in Jamestown, ND to Grant and Eileen (Jonas) Piehl. His father was a minister, so the family moved around a lot; they lived in Bowbells, ND and then Langdon, ND where he graduated from Langdon High School in 1989. He then went on to attend college at the University of North Dakota where he received his degree in mechanical engineering. He began his career in Kansas before moving to Seattle where he worked for Boeing; following that he worked for Johnson Controls at the same time receiving his master’s from the University of Michigan Dearborn.

He and Linda were married on July 21, 2007, in Monroe, MI; they made their home in Jamestown. Joel began work for Goodrich Aerospace in January of 2007 until 2010; he then spent time with Applied Engineering and John Deere. In 2016 he began working for SkyWest Airlines in Jamestown, where he has been employed since.

Joel was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jamestown along with the men’s bible study group at TBC. He also spent many years working in children’s ministry. He had a love for spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Scarlett; he also enjoyed telling jokes, cooking and watching football.

Joel is survived by his wife; 2 children, Tyler and Katelyn; granddaughter, Scarlett; his mother, Eileen; sister Latha (Larry) Pederson; brothers David (Joel) Piehl-Marquardt & Jeff (Heather) Piehl; and many nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal & maternal grandparents.