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He attended Iowa University and Coe College. Joe was on a wrestling scholarship at each school and was active in the ROTC. He married Elaine Nemer on April 12, 1952. After graduating, he served as a navigator in the United States Air Force. Following stepping down from active service at the rank of Captain, he stayed in the reserves until 1972.
While living in Kansas, he participated in the Towanda Lions Club and served on the board of the USD 375 school board. After moving to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1985, he was a member of the St. Basil Orthodox Church where he served on their board. In Houston, he was involved with the St. George Orthodox Christian Church.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mary Nemer, his wife Elaine, his son Mark Nemer, and his brothers Eli, Tony, Everett. He leaves behind his son Mike (Anne), grandchildren Ashley (Tony), Ryan (Marianne), Michael (Kasey), and Brandan and his seven great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is planned for Wednesday, July 30 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm with the service starting at 1:30pm, all at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel, 1101 Antoine Dr. Houston, TX 77055. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you may donate to St. George Orthodox Christian Church, 5311 Mercer Street, Houston, TX 77005.
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Garry Hiebert
July 30, 2025
Mike our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. In Townada, I also remember your Dad as a friendly and helpful man. He was always trying to help the town be a better place.
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