Joseph N. Weixlmann

joseph weixlmann
Joe Weixlmann, 90, of Asheville, died at home following a protracted illness on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was born in West Seneca, NY, a suburb of Buffalo, the youngest of seven children, and was the beloved husband for 66 years of Mary C. Weixlmann. The couple wed on June 26, 1943. He has been a member of the Basilica of St. Lawrence since retiring to Asheville in July 1978. While in Buffalo, he worked for Curtis-Wright, Lou Awald Chevrolet, and AMP, Inc. Joe is survived by his wife as well as his son Joe, Jr., his daughter-in-law Sharron Pollack, and their three children Adira, Ben, and Seth. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. C. Morris Boyd at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Lawrence, D.M. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Buffalo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CarePartners Health Services (Hospice), PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 and/or the Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. Dear Aunt Sis,

    I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe although I know he is in a better place right now. I hear the service in Buffalo is going to be on Thursday. I’m so sorry, but I can’t attend that day. I will be thinking about you and the family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I miss and love you.

    Mary

  2. I am deeply saddened by Opa’s passing, but I know how full of a life he had lived. Oma, you were always there for him from his healthiest days to his sickest. Dad, I am so glad that you went down to North Carolina to spend what ended up being one last time with your father. We will all miss Opa greatly, but remember his smile, stories, and spirit.

    Much love,
    Adira

  3. Oma /Mary (Sis),

    For many years Joe was the energetic presence around your Asheville neighborhood. He enjoyed working outdoors, maintaining your tidy home, and sustaining both plants and animals in the area. He’d engage in conversations readily and share stories animatedly with everyone. And he was always there to offer help and support to your neighbors and friends.

    Joe was a truly devoted and loving husband. You were inseparable — going everywhere together; from errands around town, to relaxing on cruises abroad, to supporting one another during significant illnesses — you always accompanied one another.

    Joe had a special spot for his grandchildren, Seth, Adira, and Ben, and they in turn cherished him. He loved watching them grow up and he accepted them all unconditionally. On so many occasions both you and Joe would come to Terre Haute or St. Louis to celebrate holidays and life cycle events with us and fill in generously when necessary and helpful to our family.

    Joe Sr. was immensely proud of Joe Jr.’s accomplishments, both professionally and personally. You can see the legacy in the way Joe approaches his work with determination, being handy in our home, and working doggedly in our yard, just as Joe Sr. would take on a task. I shared a passion for gardening with Joe Sr. and he always took much pleasure in seeing how my perennials were growing.

    Joe Sr. drew comfort from his devout faith and his family. He was a loving, decent, and caring human being. We will miss him dearly and his memory will be a blessing for all of us.

    Much love during this sad and trying time, Sharron

  4. To the Entire Weixlmann Family,
    I was so sad to hear about the passing of Grandpa Joe. From the countless number of stories I have heard over the years of knowing each one of you, I’m sure we can all celebrate his life of longevity and love he had for his family. I will continue to keep everyone in my thoughts.

  5. Mary … To you, your children and grandchildren, I add my sincerest condolence to your sorrow in the loss of Joe. When I didn’t see Joe at the noon Mass at our beloved Basilica for several weeks now, I knew his condition must be declining. Whenever I come to Mass, I will always picture Mary and Joe sitting in the third or fourth row before the Marian Chapel. Joe was always so full of energy, so sincere, and always had a welcoming smile. We enjoyed talking about Buffalo and surrounds (I’m a former New Yorker, too) especially after being blessed (?) by a winter blizzard. I will always remember his warm greeting. Joe is home with Jesus now and I shall continue to remember him in my prayers. Mary, I pray for you and your family, too. May God bless and comfort you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Bob.

  6. Oma- The last couple of months had been extremely tough for you and Opa, but he is now in a better place. I was so happy to see you all this summer, and share loving and lasting memories. It pains me knowing that Opa is no longer with us, but he lived a wholesome and great life with you every day by his side. I love you, and hope to speak to you very soon!

    Ben Weixlmann


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