JOSEPH L. SEWELL D.V.M, age 86 of Crown Point, passed away May 14, 2015. He is survived by wife of 65 years: Mary; two sons: James Sewell and Kevin Sewell. Three grandchildren: Janice and Katie Sewell, and Jessica Sewell. Preceded in death by son, Christopher; daughter, Janice; and special friend Michael Southern. Joe was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Crown Point. He was a graduate of Northwestern University and Michigan State University. Joe was a veterinarian practitioner since 1955. He was a lifetime member of Indiana Veterinary Association and Calumet Area Veterinary Association. Friends and family may gather at a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church, 218 S. Court Street, on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor David Wood officiating.