Joseph James Miessau, Sr., 57, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 01, 2015 in a Chattanooga hospital. He was a former resident of Florida. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Allen Miessau siblings, Robert Carlyle Miessau and JoAnn Barbara Urbano. He is survived by his parents, William and Joan Miessau; son, Joseph Miessau; siblings, William F. Miessau and Lenny Lou Miessau. There will be no services at this time. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.