Joseph Anthony Weisbecker

WEISBECKER, JOSEPH ANTHONY 91 - of Beavercreek, OH, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009, at St. Leonard in Centerville, Ohio, where he had lived the past six years. He was born October 1, 1917 to Joseph and Elizabeth Weisbecker in Egg Harbor, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Charlene (Engelman) in 1965, his second wife, Helen (Trocin), in 1990, brothers, Herbert and William and a sister, Dorothy. He served in the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marines during WWII. He was a faithful member of St. Helen Church, and a loyal employee of Diamond Tool and Die Company, Dayton, Ohio, until his retirement in 1982. Joseph is survived by brothers, Charles and Francis and sister, Elizabeth. He is also survived by daughters, Patrice (Bill) Schottelkotte, of Centerville, OH, Carol Weisbecker (Mike Ernst), of Bellevue, WA, and a son, Jerry (Valerie) Weisbecker, of Beavercreek, OH; seven grandchildren, Annie (Tim) Graber, Katie (Jim) McClain, Sarah Weisbecker, Paul (Lindsey) Weisbecker, Emily, Andy, Erica Ernst; two great grandchildren, Zachary and Abby Graber. He is also survived by a dear friend, Phyllis Donovan. Prayers will be held 9:30am Monday, August 10, 2009, at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Road at Grange Hall Road. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am from St. Helen Catholic Church, 5100 Burkhardt Road, Riverside, OH. Father David Brinkmoeller, presiding. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-5pm on Sunday, August 9, 2009. If desired, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or the St. Leonard Chapel Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.