Background
Joyce, Joseph Benedict was born on July 18, 1932 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward John and Marie Elizabeth Joyce.
Joyce, Joseph Benedict was born on July 18, 1932 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Son of Edward John and Marie Elizabeth Joyce.
Bachelor of Arts Notre Dame, 1954. Bachelor of Laws, University Notre Dame, 1956. Juris Doctor, University Notre Dame, 1969.
Partner, Stewart, Wimer, Brehnan & Joyce, Des Moines, 1960-1974; partner, Adler, Brennan, Joyce & Steger, Des Moines, 1974-1994. General counsel Association Grocers of Iowa Cooperative, Inc., Ankeny, Iowa, 1974-1985.
Chairman board directors Goodwill Industries of Des Moines, 1975, Catholic Council for Social Concern, 1978-1980. Member City of Des Moines Board Adjustment, 1976-1980. Trustee Civic Center Des Moines, 1980-1989.
Republican nominee for State Senate, 1966, 70. Board directors Notre Dame Alumni Association, 1996-1999. Served with United States National Guard, 1957-1970.
Fellow International Academy Law and Science. Member American Bar Association (chairman committee on ethical practice and procedures 1983-1984, family law section 1983-1984, chairman committee on juvenile law 1986-1987), Polk County Bar Association (chairman family law committee 1980-1985), Iowa State Bar Association (board governors 1990-1994, co-chair traveling seminar committee 1998), Serra (president Des Moines chapter 1987-1988). Clubs: Cambio (president 1985-1986), Bishop Boylan, Notre Dame of Des Moines (president 1964-1965).
Lodges: Knights of Columbus (4th degree).
Married Donna S. Joyce, July 6, 1957. Children: Julie A., Jill M., Michael C.