Joseph "Joe" Loetz

JOSEPH 'JOE' LOETZ Joseph James Loetz, 59, passed away on February 15, 2024, at his residence in Van Wert, OH. He was born October 8, 1964, in Lima to William R. and Vera C. (Strayer) Loetz. Both preceded him in death. He is survived by three sisters, Caroline Mason of Lexington, KY, Kathleen (David) Calvelage of Englewood, FL, and Susan (Larry) Grothouse of Delphos, OH, and one brother, William Loetz of Windsor, OH, and dozens of nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy (Norm) Vondran of Venice, FL, and two brothers, Carl (Rosalyn) Loetz of Powell, OH, and Rodney (Charlotte) Loetz of Archbold, OH. Joe worked 40+ years at Thomas Edison in Van Wert, OH, and he dearly loved the administrators and his co-workers. An avid Ohio State Buckeye and Delphos Jefferson fan, you would often see him riding his bicycle while adorned in his sports apparel. Joe had a beaming smile and an enormous heart. Everyone who knew him loved him. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Visiting hours will be on President's Day, Monday, February 19th, 2024 from 4:00-8:00 pm at Weber Funeral Home in Delphos. The funeral service will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Church on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 at 11:00 am. Burial to follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church. To leave condolences, please visit www.weberfh.net.