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Joel Hershberger Obituary
Joel M. Hershberger, age 90, of Schererville, formerly Hammond, passed away Tuesday June 17, 2014. He is survived by his daughters: Carla Burnell, JoEllyn Avedisian and Lori (Hal Waldron) Meyers; granddaughters: Lisa (Darrell) Brown and Breanne (Nick) Brownfield; great grandchildren: Sydney, Alex, and Morgan; brother, Daniel Barth; brother-in-law Chris Condes; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Lois; siblings: John (Raydelle), Lamora (Warren) and June (Warren); nephew, Rocky Reeder; and niece, Janet Reeder. Joel proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Munster and had a strong yet quiet faith that he passed, along with his unshakably strong work ethic, to his children and grandchildren. Joel was a "Jack of all Trades". He was a self-taught carpenter among other talents. He lived his life surrounded by women until his beloved Alex came along. Joel was an avid gardener and his favorite pastime was popping popcorn for everyone. He was truly a kind and generous man who would give the shirt off of his back to someone in need. Joel loved beaches, swimming, picnics, zoos, ice-skating, sledding and anything outdoors. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave. (corner of Main and Kennedy) Schererville with Pastor Donald Stock officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Friday at the funeral home from 3:30 PM until time of service. Donations in Joel's honor may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area and/or the Humane Society. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com
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Ray and Sherri Brownfield
June 19, 2014
Dear Breanne and family,We are so sorry for the loss of your grandfather.We know how much he meant to you. Ray and I always enjoyed seeing him he was sweet,kind, and friendly to us and made us feel at home.He was a very special man.
Love, Ray and Sherri Brownfield
adele m
June 18, 2014
JoEllyn and family-my sincerest condolences on the passing of your dad-You are in my thoughts and prayers-at a time like this try to remember the good times with your dad-God will help and carry you thru this.May God be with all of you.
Leandra Grady
June 18, 2014
Lori,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Dad. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, he was loved beyond words, and missed beyond measure. Know that you are in my prayers, dear friend!
Abby Richardson
June 18, 2014
To my second family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of this sweet, kind, loving man I had the pleasure to know my whole lifetime. Some of my fondest memories with Breanne were spent at his home or on a field trip with Grandma Hershey Bar along for the ride. Breanne and I still laugh about the trip to see the Indians. I remember his popcorn, his garden in various locations around the house and his kind and patient disposition. I remember always being amazed at the roll top desk he made by hand.
He was truly a wonderful man and I will miss asking Breanne how he is doing but know for certain, he is in a much better place now and with his bride once more. I will always be thankful to Breanne and the rest of her family for being so generous in sharing him with me.
With heartfelt sympathies and love,
Abby
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