Joe Whisler
April 01, 2015
Joe Dean Whisler, 81, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Joe was born August 20, 1933 in Centerville, Iowa to Ray and Lucille Whisler. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and in the Army Reserves for an additional six years. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years at the Bloomfield Township Fire Department. Joe enjoyed fishing, camping, stock car races and having lunch with his Southridge Hy-Vee family on a daily basis. Most important to Joe was his family and he will be greatly missed.
Joe is survived by his children, Connie (Charlie) Stevens, Renee Jayne, Brian (Heather) Whisler and Tracy Whisler; siblings, Jack (Lucene) Whisler and Linda Duley; grandchildren, Heather, Heidi, Jacob, Sage, Levi, Nathan, Brandon, Brady, Dakota, Cameron and Malia; eight great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Doris Whisler.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with a Time of Sharing to begin at 6:30 p.m. Joe will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with his wife Doris.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tracy Huff Carlson
04/07/2015
Renee, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Much love to you and your family. God Bless.
Ann Pearson
04/05/2015
Brian - I won't be able to attend Joe's visitation tomorrow night with Greg but please know I am thinking of you and know how hard it is to lose your father. I only met Joe one time but that one time I will always remember cuz he was so special & I had such a great time! Remember the good times and he is no longer suffering and the most important is that he now is reunited with your mom!
Pat and Jim McGrath
04/04/2015
Wishing you love and peace at this difficult time. Keep Joe close in heart. With fond memories of times past from this cousin in Wisconsin, Patty (Whisler) McGrath
Fred & Gloria Etchison
04/04/2015
We were saddened by Joe's passing. Your life has been touched by someone special, may your memories help you though your sorrow. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Mike Callen and family
04/04/2015
Please accept our sympathy on Joes passing. We wish we could be there to express our sympathy in person. As one of the "Wisconsin cousins" we only got together occasionally, but Joe always greeted us like old friends -- welcoming and eager to share the news about his beloved family. He will be missed. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Stacey Kelling
04/03/2015
Tracy I am so sorry about your dad. He is with your mom now and you will see them both again one day. Your dad was a great man who was loved by so many. Prayers to you, Brian, Renee and the rest of your family.
Love you!!!