Kansas City, Missouri
Joseph McNerney, 97, of Kansas City, MO passed away September 17, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center. Visitation will be held from 6:30-8:30pm Monday, September 18, 2006 at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO where there will be a Prayer services at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers kindly make memorial contributions to the Joe McNerney Scholarship Fund, c/o UMKC Pharmacy Foundation, 101 Katz Pharmacy Bldg., 5005 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, MO 64110-2499. Joe was born July 10, 1909 in Sparks, OK to Joseph and Margaret McNerney. He grew up working in his father's drug store in Sparks, OK. He moved to Kansas City where he worked in several pharmacies. In the 1940's he went to work as a Sales Representative for Sharp & Dohme (later Merck Sharp & Dohme) retiring in 1974. Joe was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 358th Infantry of the 90th Division during WWII. He served as a medic in the European Theater and was on Utah Beach Normandy on D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Joseph was decorated with the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Marian, Catherine and Margaret McNerney. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Martha Jean McNerney; children, Denise McNerney of Leawood, KS, Joseph F. McNerney of Kansas City, MO, Mike McNerney of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; a brother John McNerney; grandchildren, Belinda McNerney, Lisa Crook and David Crook; a great grandchild, Mia Marin. Joe had a love for music, loved to sing, was a great story teller and rascal. "Groove", as he was known by many, was loved and will be missed by all. (Arrangements: Muehlebach Funeral Home, 816-444-2060).
Read Morei really enjoyed taking care of your father.he was such a kind and gently soul.he always talked about his love for martha and all his children.it was a pleasure meeting you all,sorry it was under these conditions.my prayers and thoughts are with you and your familes at this sadden time.
arlene way
September 19, 2006 | Lee's Summit, MO
To the entire McNerney family-We were so blessed to move in next to you on Dartmouth and I will always remember "PAMPA" Joe taking Lee for walks around the block. She love those moments with her new Grandpa. And then years later we meet up with Denise and Josh and David become friends and Lisa and RK go to school together.
You are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you.
Terri Williams Daniels, RK and Josh Williams, Lee Williams Trimble
Terri Williams Daniels
September 18, 2006 | Overland Park, KS
Always loved visiting with Joe he was a great guy and fun to talk to. Our prayers are with you.
Ted and Mary K. Parsons
September 18, 2006 | Forney, Texas
Sorry to hear Joe has left us. I remember many good times with he and Martha. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Betty Anne
Betty Anne Evans
September 18, 2006 | Dallas, TX
Groove will be missed by all!When I think of picture him I imeadiately think of his big smile and bright eyes, not unlike his darling daughter, my dearest friend. Denise I Love you and year wonderful family. My Prayers are with you all! Love Marcia.thasmile m emiadiateE EMEDIAThimpi W1
Marcia Mailliard
September 18, 2006 | Cave Creek, AZ
