Jeff ‘Jetro’ Joseph age 62, of Lima passed away 3:49 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21 at Lima Memorial. He was born Aug. 29, 1956 to the late Paul Eugene and Pauline Pitts Joseph. He married Cindy Doyle April 15, 1983 and she survives in Lima.
Jetro graduated from Wapak in 1975 and had worked for Time Warner Cable. He enjoyed wood working, fishing, watching the Steelers and cooking for the Lima Mission. He loved spending time with and spoiling his grandkids.
Additional survivors include children: Tom (Tracie) Joseph of Waynesfield, Nick (Amy Schultz) Joseph of St. Johns, Matt (Sara) Joseph of Toledo and Sara (Triniti) Bundy of Sidney; step children: Carin (Lisa Broadfield) Deitler of Jacksonville, FL and David (Joy) Deitler of Botkins; 12 grandchildren and siblings: Greg (Deb) Joseph of Cridersville, Anthony (Kathy) Joseph of Lima, Keith (Lisa) Joseph of Cridersville and Charlotte Johnson of Cridersville.
The family will receive friends 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The memorial service will follow at 7 with Jim Parlette officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the funeral home to help with expenses.