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Joseph Hersemann Obituary
BRIMFIELD - Dr. Joseph M. Hersemann, age 38, of Brimfield passed away on Sunday. December 1, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Katie; three children: Layla, Madison and Sam; his parents, Joel and Mary Kathryn; sisters, Angelica Hersemann and Alanna (Matt) Weishaupt; brother, Tyler (Cindy) Boyer; in-laws, Mark and Cheri Heinz; brother-in-law, Nick ( Hayley) Heinz; several nieces and nephews; and his lap dog, Mila.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019, between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Brimfield High School. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. No visitation will be held prior to mass. Fr. Joseph Dondanville and Msgr. Brian Brownsey will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following funeral services.
Memorials in Joseph's memory may be made to the Benefit of the Hersemann Family, C/O F&M Bank.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging on to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Jennifer Eller
December 9, 2019
My deepest thoughts and condolences to your family.
Terri Frye
December 8, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss! Aunt Betty and I both want you to know we are keeping your family in our prayers! We love you all!
Floyd and Paula Cripe
December 8, 2019
Joel and Mary Kathryn, we send you our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Kim Kuster
December 6, 2019
Katie,
I am so sorry for you loss. May treasured memories comfort you during this time .
Kim Kuster & family
April Crotts
December 6, 2019
I thought for days about what to write...if I should at all. Who can speak to such an untimely loss of a bright young spirit. I grew up with Joe in Sunnyland. There is something about coming of age together that leaves a connection I still cant describe as we near 40. Admittedly, we did not remain friends and were never close but shared some amazing life experiences.
It was by chance that I saw Joe again and met his wife a few years ago. It was clear hed met his match in all the best ways possible. When we ran into he each other he was always kind and endlessly funny, but somehow stoically serious. This was the Joe I knew.
He was always a force to be reckoned with...a leader, not a follower. Quick, bright, resourceful and hard working but also protective and had a strong sense of justice.
By far, the most amazing memory we shared was a high school trip to Cancun, Mexico where we rang in the millennium, partying like it was 1999. That trip was the stuff life is made of...Joe could laugh and play hard and in the same breath love and work harder.
Joe, all of us are stunned and saddened. Our hearts break for the family you made and for the family you were so proud to be from. I pray that all of us who knew you find the words to share the memories of your undeniable presence on our times together, if only so those who love you most are reminded of how much we all knew you loved them. May your mother, father, siblings, wife and children all be reminded that you were about love and laughter first. You did and would have put yourself between any harm before ever allowing it to touch those you valued. Above all I hope these words somehow express gratitude to those who are hurting. Please know, we see he left our world in a better place than he found it.
Posted in memory of the Sunnyland 745 D50 Class of 96/WCHS 00
Mary kay Hersemann
December 6, 2019
Joseph Michael Christopher entered my life on September 26th, 1981. His birth was the best thing that ever happened to me. I considered him a gift from God and a true blessing... He is my HONEYBOY. I can't speak of him in the past tense, because I can feel that he is still with me in spirit. Thank you all for your prayers and kind words,
Jenny Dixon
December 5, 2019
Joe I will never forgot your thunderous laugh and bright smile. You will be so very missed. May God give your family peace and strength.
Nancy & Ralph Henderson
December 4, 2019
Just so so sorry for all of your pain. I pray for comfort for all of you. HUGS
December 4, 2019
Our most sincere condolences to the entire Hersemann family. We are very sorry for your loss.Joel,you,Joe,and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick and Vicky Bohm
Bob Clothier
December 4, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was a wonderful friend, co-worker and leader. He brightened our days and was a perfect fit for our pharmacy. We at Proctor were so very fortunate to have him for a boss.
Frank Grieser
December 4, 2019
Joel and family:
I wish to extend my most sincere condolences to you and family. I fondly remember Joe working with me in caring for my horses when he was 12 years old. I will always remember how hard-working and energetic he was.
December 4, 2019
Katie, My heart breaks for you and your family! I am so sorry for your loss! Praying for you all!
Holly Lhamon, Norwood Primary
Pat Cole
December 4, 2019
I work as a dietitian at Proctor and always found Joe to be a wonderful, friendly & helpful person. My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Alissa Sunderland
December 4, 2019
Joe was such a bright spot in the day in the pharmacy. Always a joke and a smile. My sincere condolences to the family. You're all in my prayers.
Brandy Richardson
December 4, 2019
Katie and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I am so sorry for what you are going through.
Michael Dudley
December 4, 2019
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to the family.
December 4, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this extremely difficult time. May God's peace sustain you.
Kim Wellman
Vivian Boyer
December 4, 2019
My Deepest Condolences to your family!
Jim and Jeannie Blane
December 4, 2019
You and your family have our prayers. My heart breaks for you. No one should have to deal with this and I wish you peace. You have many great memories and the love of your friends. God Bless
Richard Gilmore
December 4, 2019
Joel my sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Anna Bealmer
December 4, 2019
I'm so very sorry for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginger Deissler
December 4, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless you and be with through these next difficult days and beyond. Ginger Deissler
Lyndsey Johnson
December 3, 2019
I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. Many prayers to you and your family.
Meg Payne
December 3, 2019
Prayers for Katie and Family ❣May god and your precious memories be your strength Joseph was a blessing to everyone who knew him. He will be missed
Joel H
December 3, 2019
I was shocked and deeply saddened when I heard the terrible news! Joe will be missed by all who worked with him at Proctor. My prayers and condolences go out to your family for your loss.
Cindy Jasberg
December 3, 2019
The Hersemann Family,
May God grant you peace and understanding. I worked with Joe at Walgreens. He was a great pharmacist and friend to all. You have my deepest sympathy.
Mike Moise Jean Baptiste
December 3, 2019
I remember when I was at home when I had to have surgery in my heart, although I was a black stranger, he considered me as a brother. The day I had to go back to my country, he could not stand this idea. And on the day of my journey we began to cry together, you were a big brother to me, and you will always remain, rest in peace my brother. My name is Mike Moïse
December 3, 2019
No words can express a loss this great. Thinking of the family during this time. Love you cousin, you will be greatly missed!
DeeDee Hersemann Williams
December 3, 2019
I'm so so sorry. GOD bless you all.
December 2, 2019
Katie and family, my deepest condolences. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I will forever remember Joe as a best friend with a heart of gold. Love you all.
Charlie
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