Joseph Athmann

Joseph Athmann (March 23, 1888 – September 2, 1998) was an American verified supercentenarian. He was born in Spring Hill Township, Stearns County, Minnesota, to parents Bernard and Veronica Athmann. On October 28, 1913, he married Anna Waldorf. The couple worked as farmers. Anna passed away on November 18, 1923, at age 30. He remarried the following year; to Susan Waldorf on November 25, 1924. It is not stated whether Susan and Anna were related or not.

Athmann began working with highway construction until he was in his mid-40s. After that, he continued farming for the remainder of his working life. Susan died on May 9, 1973. He was active in the local church and was the treasurer of Spring Hill for over three decades.

Athmann passed away on September 2, 1998, at the age of 110 years, 163 days. His four children were still alive at the time of his death. His brother Aloys lived to be 98 years old.