Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Joseph W. "Jolly Joe" Timmer, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph and Grace (Pcihoda) Timmer. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Young) Timmer; they were married for 61 years. Jolly Joe got his start around 1950 at WGPA Radio and...
Read MoreThe original "Jolly Joe", I still remember the good times at your dance hall, Rest In Peace and fill Heaven with Polka Musik - still miss you good buddy!
Gene Hackemack
July 23, 2024 | Friend
My sincere condolences on the passing of Joe! I was fortunate enough to host a radio show at WGPA. Joe along with his staff and engineers were absolutely the best people to work with. May He Rest in Peace!
Walt Garvin
August 03, 2015 | Bethlehem, PA
Who has more fun than people? Polkaing angels, I hope. Jolly Joe, it was a pleasure to start my career with you. I can still hear your laughter and wish peace to your family and friends.
Ali Grossman
August 02, 2015 | Laramie, WY
REST IN PEACE JOE, GOD BLESS YOU. PAUL KNECHT, ORLANDO, FL
PAUL KNECHT
August 01, 2015 | ORLAND, FL
Michele DelGrosso - Bryant
August 01, 2015 | Austin, TX
I was so sad to hear about the passing of Jolly Joe Timmer. I remember so many special memories of my times at the Polka Fun Center. I cherish those memories of dancing to polka music every Sunday from 4-8. It was so much more like having a polka family to me. My friends and I had our own table. We laughed and had a great time. I could always get Jolly Joe to laugh at something I said. He would give me that look. I also called the radio station to talk to someone and request songs. I am so...
Loretta Cook
August 01, 2015 | Easton, PA
My deepest sympathy.
Loretta Cook
August 01, 2015 | Easton, PA
Red suspenders, rhinestone-studded vests, unique hats, and a friendly demeanor. That's the Jolly Joe I knew and will remember. I learned to dance the polka at the grove when my widowed mother requested to go there one Mother's Day and I haven't stopped dancing the polka since. Yes, our Polka King has left the building for good now but his legacy of happy memories lingers on. Thank you Joe for sharing your music and love of people with us for so many years. It was a job well-done. And now,...
Patti-anne Finady
August 01, 2015 | Nazareth, PA
All my condolences to the family, it was my honor to meet Joe.
George Duffy
July 31, 2015 | Holden, MA