The funeral arrangements for Joe Paterno have been announced, as reported by the Centre Daily Times.

There will be two public viewings for Paterno at the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on Tuesday from 1 – 11 p.m., and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

A public memorial service in the Bryce Jordan Center will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday.

The Paterno family has asked that instead of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in Joe’s honor to the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) or the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania

We’ll have more information as it becomes available.

Update: According to a tweet from the Lion Ambassador Alumni Interest Group Twitter account, tickets will be required for Thursday’s memorial service. Details will be released on GoPsuSports.com soon.

Tickets required for Thursday JoePa memorial. Available starting Tues. at 10 a.m. by calling 1-800-NITTANY or going to GoPSUsports.com/tickets

— Lion Ambassador AIG (@PSU_LAMB_AIG) January 23, 2012