produced one son: Thomas Joannes. In the 1930s Helen founded the Green Bay Service League and was very active in the community; she died in 1969. Joannes remarried in 1972. He had one step-son from the marriage: William Baker. After suffering from various health issues in the 1970s, Joannes died on September 20, 1982, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Legacy As a member of The Hungry Five, Joannes was responsible for helping the Packers survive during its formative years. He personally loaned the team money and led two separate stock sales. His leadership during the stock sales helped maintain the non-profit and public-ownership status of the Packers, which was critical to keeping the Packers in Green Bay. Under his leadership as president, the Packers would become one of the most successful and well-respected franchises in the NFL. Joannes served on the Packers board of directors for 58 years, making him the longest tenured director in team history. He also represented the Packers on various NFL committees during his time on the board. In recognition of his various contributions, Joannes was elected to the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1981. Notes References Citations Bibliography External links 1892 births 1982 deaths People from Green Bay, Wisconsin Businesspeople from Wisconsin National Football League team presidents University of Pennsylvania alumni Green Bay Packers presidents Green Bay East High School alumni 20th-century American businesspeople University of Michigan alumni