Joseph Wolthuis

Joseph Wolthuis, born on September 21, 1978, in Bay City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home in rural Hope, Michigan, on March 5, 2026.

After graduating from Au Gres Sims High School in 1997, Joseph attended Lake State University for a year before earning an Associate’s Degree from Delta University. He spent four summers in Alaska working as a fly-fishing guide and winters at Frank’s Great Outdoors before beginning a long career at Cabela’s. Since 2018, he had served as Marketing Manager for Scientific Angler in Midland, Michigan, where he traveled across the country supervising trade shows and building his extensive fly-fishing network.

Joseph is survived by his parents, David and Norah Wolthuis of Au Gres, his brother John of San Francisco, and his dear friends Kerri Blues and her son Leif Samuel of Bay City, who brought great light to his life. He also cherished his many uncles, aunts, and cousins, who returned his affection in full. A passionate fly fisherman, he treasured a recent trip on the Amazon with fellow anglers, a highlight of his career and a reflection of the special community he held dear.