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2019

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Joseph Birkner Obituary

Joseph Birkner Joseph Michael Birkner, 66, Lakeland - passed away December 23, 2019. Joe was born in Belleville, Illinois on March 27, 1953 to the late Vincent and June Birkner. He moved to Lakeland as a child. He worked in multiple states as an Industrial Project Manager. He was an avid golfer, Florida Gators fan and a man of service to others. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Phillips Birkner; son, Britt (Lindsay) Birkner; grandchildren, Addison and Zane; daughter, Kayla (Bryan) Hayes; brother, John (Kristy) Birkner; and sister, Mary (Greg) Rieger. In lieu of flowers donation will be accepted at Wilsonhouserecovery.org or Viste.org Visitation: will be Saturday, December 28, from 4:00 6:00 PM at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home Serenity Gardens Chapel, 3350 Mall Hill Dr. Lakeland, Florida 33810. Service: will be held on at a future date to be determined at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 6400 N. Socrum Loop Rd. Lakeland. Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes & Serenity Gardens

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Dec. 27, 2019.

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Sam & Judy Hearth

December 28, 2019

We enjoyed every minute visiting with you two. He will truly be missed

Sam & Judy Hearth

December 28, 2019

We loved every minute visiting with him. He will be truly missed.

Cherished Friend Bouquet- VASE INCLUDED

John Ham

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Jack Gillen

December 27, 2019

A good man gone way too soon.

Barbara and Tom RICHARDS

December 27, 2019

Sympathy to the Birkner Family. He will be missed at the Hgts.

Dilsey Cassel

December 27, 2019

My heart is with you and your mom during this hard time. You know you are loved by so many. Hopefully that knowledge can bring you a bit of peace and comfort. Love, Dilsey

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