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Joseph Rebholtz Obituary
Poughkeepsie - Joseph C. Rebholtz, 78, of Poughkeepsie, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
Born November 30, 1942 in Portland, Oregon, he was the son of the late Joseph Charles Rebholtz Sr. and Sadie Ester Hall Rebholtz. He attended Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.
Joseph served our country in the United States Air Force, based out of Nevada, from 1960 through 1964.
Joseph was an avid reader, golfer, and Corvette and motorcycle enthusiast. He was the president of the Random Riders Motorcycle Club in the 1980's.
He worked for IBM, starting in Oregon in 1972, and happily retired on February 29, 2008 (43 years later) as a computer programmer based out of Poughkeepsie.
His favorite pass time was correcting grammar and tipping servers with rare monetary denominations.
On May 11, 1964, Joseph married the former Nancy Jean Kendall at the Chapel of the Bells in Reno, Nevada. His wife of fifty-six years survives at home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Joe and wife, Judy, of Rhinebeck, Jason and wife, Kelly, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Jenifer and husband, Michael, of Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Joseph also had nine grandchildren, Braedon (Katherine), Jarod, Janai, Jayden, Alex, Kyleigh, Connor, Kendall and Rae; and three great-grandchildren.
In keeping with his wishes, funeral services will not be held.
Joseph's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 455 Patroon Creek Blvd., Ste. 108, Albany, NY 12206, or www.cff.org/give-today/ .
Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park, NY.
To send an online condolence, please visit: www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
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♥ The Morrisseys
March 3, 2021
Joe was always very kind to us. Along with Nancy, we were always greeted with a friendly hello. As the days and weeks pass, may you begin to feel the healing of your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe's entire family as you embark on this journey through grief.
MICHAEL ERIK JAQUA
March 2, 2021
I only met Joe a time or two over my 58 years, but sure enjoyed spending time and talking with him when I was able. He was my father's first cousin and the son of my grandmother's sister. My father's side of the family was not too large, and I only met a few of his close relatives. I'm glad Joe was one of them. He and my dad were very close, and my dad, 14 years older than Joe, was very, very fond of him. My condolences to Joe's family.
James Jaqua
March 2, 2021
He always had a great attitude, he will be missed.
James Jaqua
March 1, 2021
Like losing a baby brother. Peace, Joe Charlie.
Colleen Brown
March 1, 2021
I worked with Joe remotely at IBM. I was always impressed by his technical knowledge. I still see traces of him in the code. Truly one of the best.
Alan Shaffer
February 28, 2021
So sorry for Joe’s passing. He was my my mentor at IBM. Taught me a lot. Gave me my first motorcycle ride! I have many memories of him.
Woody Dierze'
February 27, 2021
Condolences to all the Rebholtz family. Joe and I worked together for many years. We shared some adventures together. We went to the drag races in Vineland N.J. and even went on a cruise together with his son. It was a TIGER cruise on the JOHN F KENNEDY (CV67) From Portland Maine to Norfolk Virginia. His son was a member of the crew. Thanks to Joe, it was a once in a lifetime experience for my son and I. Rest in peace my friend
Woody Dierze'
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