Joseph Albert Hemmer II

Joe was a respected academic and also very likable. Being the same age as me and just about everyone in his advertising class at PJC made it very interesting. One assignment was to write an ad for "persimmon" ice cream. I still smile when I think of that. I smile when I remember Joe. My husband Jim and I think we remember him from Escambia High School. Jerry Cotreau and Phil Cantner were friends of mine; Jerry still is. We obviously moved with the same crowd. He would have been in my...

Sending our sympathy to Joe's family! We are cousin's through Joe's Mother's side of the family. Even though we didn't keep in touch, we want you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are Aunt Velvie Watson Freeman's family from Milton.

Gonna miss my dear friend Joe. What a great guy he was.

Dear Paula,

I am so sorry for the passing of Joe. You two were a a couple that embodied happiness and love. I feel so fortunate for the time I spent with you both over the years on the Health Authority. My thoughts are with you Paula.

Sincerely,

Mike Kohler

In 1980, I literally schemed my way into Hemmer & Yates while in my first year of college as it was one of the most coveted design jobs in the Southeast. I will never forget it! From editing trips to New Orleans, pitching (and winning) big accounts, creative brainstorming, to those epic Halloween and Christmas parties, I was so lucky to work with and learn from Joe! That experience will stay with my my lifetime. I will never forget his talent, intellect, elegance, generosity and dry wit. What...

Dear Paula,
Please accept my sympathy for your tragic loss. Unfortunately, I am out of town and unable to come to the visitation.
Know you are in my thoughts and I wish you the strength to find solace in your memories. Peace, Dian

Paula, we are so sorry to read of the loss of Joe! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, With love, Tish and Bill ❤

Such a good man. Prayers and sympathy to the family.

We love you and will miss you.