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Col Nameth was my commander in 1989-1990 in Stuttgart, Germany. He really cared about the people in the 1141st, and was a great leader and mentor.
Steve Dawson
August 02, 2025 | Schertz, TX | Military


Photo courtesy of Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - King-Hart Chapel
Hart, Michigan
Feb 26, 1941 – May 14, 2020 (Age 79)
Col Joseph L. Nameth, USAF (Ret), 79, of Mears, passed away May 14, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. He was born February 26, 1941, in Reed City, the son of Daniel and Rosemary (Montie) Nameth; he grew up in Grand Rapids.
Joe graduated from Creston High School in 1959...
Read MoreCol Nameth was my commander in 1989-1990 in Stuttgart, Germany. He really cared about the people in the 1141st, and was a great leader and mentor.
Steve Dawson
August 02, 2025 | Schertz, TX | Military
Col. Nameth was a good man and leader. He was my Air Force JROTC instructor 1994-1998, he was a great person, teacher, and most of all mentor. The loss of the great man will truly be felt and missed.
Aaron Sisko
July 05, 2020 | Fort Washington, MD | Student
Rilla, we just heard about Joe's death and reading his obituary we wish we could have known him, especially for the service he gave our country and our community. We send our sympathy and condolences to your whole family. May his memory be part of you forever. Blessings,
Dorinda and Gary VanKempen
Dorinda Vankempen
June 30, 2020 | Mears, MI | Neighbor
I owe so much to this man and his memory will always be a blessing to me. He was a very wise mentor to me and quiet hero for me. May light perpetual shine upon him and may he Rest In Peace.
Al Bruner
June 25, 2020 | Stafford, VA | Military
Joe was a kind man whos energy and enthusiasm made life more joyful for lots of people. He made us laugh with his jokes as Rilla patiently observed with a smile, having heard them many times before. We will remember and miss him.
Stuart & Eleanor Hartger Pentwater, MI
Stuart & Eleanor Hartger
June 06, 2020 | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to Namath family. May your great memories bring you peace. God has receive a special man.
With love,
Norma and Bill Sain
Norma Sain
May 28, 2020 | Fredericksburg, VA | Friend
Great friend and fellow classmate. Will be remembered.
John Dykstra
May 26, 2020 | Mackinaw City, MI | Friend
I have memories of Joe because I played one game of basketball against his team when I played for Harrison Park Jr. High, coached by his father, Danny Nameth.
His dad was so very proud of him.
My sympathy to his family.
David Smoes
May 24, 2020 | Grand Rapids, MI | Acquaintance
One of the kindest and most humble man or family had the pleasure to know abeit a short time later in his later years. You are now at peace and pray your family is too.
CHRIS & LARRY CONROY
May 21, 2020 | Friend