Joseph G. Spinner

I first met Joe Spinner when I retired from the Air Force in 1974 and moved my family into the court-yard at 450 Chocolate Avenue - a location that we shared with the Spinners for about a year. That was a time when the country was trying to sort out the whole racial integration entanglement; so it was not common for housing units to be mixed-race. As it was, Joe and his famiy were adjusting to life after the fire which had only recently destroyed their business and they had temporary...

Mr. Spinner drew the best picture of my dad, Punch Krause, entering into heaven. My family and I cherish that picture. Now Punch is greeting his friend Joe at those pearly gates and they are surly enjoying some good laughs together. Prayers and hugs to you all.

We still remember meeting Joe, Pat & all of the Spinner family when we moved to Hershey in 1974 & lived at Highgate. The Spinners were also living there as there had been a fire at their home. Our youngest son, Ian (age 2) mistakenly wandered into their apartment & Joe & Pat treated him just like one of the family! We will keep Joe & all of the Spinner Family in our thoughts & prayers. Ginny & John Callahan

Please except my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. Lean on Him for support through prayer and reading his word the Bible daily.

Dear Pat and family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

This fall I had the pleasure of attending the 69th Hershey H.S. reunion with my Dad. I was so happy to see Joe...his big smile, belly laugh, and jokes seemed like I was back in the kitchen at Spinner's when I was a child. I'll remember him with fond memories.

God Bless you.

Dear Pat and family, What can one say about a man who meant so much to my family and to me....whether visiting my father at Spinner's, working as a busboy, or entertaining a date there with Joe's cartoon on the menu, he was a great person and he will be missed by many...may God Bless...

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.