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Joe R. Weimer, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas. He was born December 10, 1939, in Frankfort, to George and Helen (Douglas) Weimer. On February 20, 1982, he married Yolanda G. Gonzales, and she survives. He served in the United States Marine Corps. While serving, he earned his parachute insignia and a good conduct medal. He retired from Chrysler in 1998 after 26 years of service. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandpa, and uncle. He loved working on computers and photography. He was a member of Family Worship Center and helped in the tape ministry there for over twenty years. In addition to his wife, Yolanda Weimer, he is survived by son, Justin Weimer; daughters, Denise Weimer, Pamela Waltermier, Rebecca (Russ) Franks, and Bobbi (Bill) Baldridge; brother, Dr. Larry (Karen) Weimer; sister, Miriam (David) Osterhoff; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sister, Joan Weimer. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Family Worship Center, 1149 E. Center Rd., Kokomo, with Pastor James Bradley officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Worship Center or the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.
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Bob Pruitt (Class Of 58)
Joe and I were stationed at the same location at Camp Pendleton, California. He was in Recon, toughest outfit in the Corps. I was in Landing Support a hundred yards from his company. Our paths crossed accidentally. I had three friends in Recon. I remember I had to wait outside his quarters and knock for him to come outside to chat. Recon did not allow others to come inside, ran everywhere they went,and always went to the front of the chow line. They had a reputation for causing brawls at the EM club. They were among the first to go to Southeast Asia as early as 1961, well before Viet Nam popped. Well respected, well trained, fearless. In spite of his tough role as Recon, I was struck by Joe's sensitivity and his quiet demeanor as we visited the few times we saw each other.
I remember Joe as a tough- as- nails Marine with a gentle spirit. R.I.P. Joe. Semper Fi.
Jack McKown
Joe was not only tough as nails and quiet, but uncommonly strong. Occasionally Joe could be coaxed into doing feats of strength. He was quite shy and not easily induced to show-off his strength.