In Memory Of
Joseph Arthur Yerg
1938
2021
Joseph Arthur Yerg
March 9, 1938 — April 12, 2021
Joseph A. Yerg, age 83, a longtime resident of Toledo, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Swanton Health Care. He was born March 9, 1938 in Toledo to Ulrich and Sarah (Butler) Yerg. Joe grew up in Toledo and attended Holland High School. After high school he joined the US Army, serving his country proudly. Joe met and married the love of his life, Marlene (Glynn) Yerg in 1962 and together they raised their three daughters. He was employed with Jeep for more than 30 years retiring in June of 1994.
Joe enjoyed collecting and restoring classic cars. He was a member of the Oak Park Gang Car Club, traveling to hundreds of car shows throughout Northwest Ohio over the years. Joe was also a talented woodworker making anything from picture frames to baby cradles that the family continues to cherish. He was also known for his affinity for old western movies.
Joe was a man with a big heart showing kindness to others without question. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather enjoying the time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. When it came to his grandchildren Joe would do anything for them as they were the light of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Marlene (Glynn) Yerg; daughter, Janet Yerg; sister, Mary Davis; brother, John "Jack" Yerg; niece, Carrie Bohner and aunt, Leona Fox. Joe is survived by his loving daughters, Jacqueline (Tim) Gedert, Jody (Rick) Engelhardt, and Julie (Jim) Twigg; grandchild, Richard Alan II, Alexander Joseph, Kaylin Ann, Kirsten Rae and Dallas George; great grandchild, Ashton and sister, Faye Reynolds.
The family will receive guests Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Road (419-392-9500). Funeral Services will begin Monday at 10:00 am. at the funeral home with burial following at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Richfield Center, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the VA or the ASPCA in Joe's memory.
To leave a special message for Joseph's family, visit the guestbook below.
Joe enjoyed collecting and restoring classic cars. He was a member of the Oak Park Gang Car Club, traveling to hundreds of car shows throughout Northwest Ohio over the years. Joe was also a talented woodworker making anything from picture frames to baby cradles that the family continues to cherish. He was also known for his affinity for old western movies.
Joe was a man with a big heart showing kindness to others without question. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather enjoying the time spent with family, especially his grandchildren. When it came to his grandchildren Joe would do anything for them as they were the light of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Marlene (Glynn) Yerg; daughter, Janet Yerg; sister, Mary Davis; brother, John "Jack" Yerg; niece, Carrie Bohner and aunt, Leona Fox. Joe is survived by his loving daughters, Jacqueline (Tim) Gedert, Jody (Rick) Engelhardt, and Julie (Jim) Twigg; grandchild, Richard Alan II, Alexander Joseph, Kaylin Ann, Kirsten Rae and Dallas George; great grandchild, Ashton and sister, Faye Reynolds.
The family will receive guests Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Road (419-392-9500). Funeral Services will begin Monday at 10:00 am. at the funeral home with burial following at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Richfield Center, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the VA or the ASPCA in Joe's memory.
To leave a special message for Joseph's family, visit the guestbook below.
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