Joseph William Hermes

Joseph William Hermes, 88 of Oak Harbor, OH died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home. He was born June 9, 1935 in Oak Harbor, OH to the late William and Florence (Lochotzki) Hermes. He was a 1953 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed at Ft. Ord, CA. On May 6, 1961 he married the former Dianne Haaser who preceded him in death February 11, 1999. Joe worked for Toledo Machining in Perrysburg, OH retiring June 30, 1997.

Joseph was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Port Clinton and St. Boniface Catholic Church, Oak Harbor. He also held memberships in the American Legion and V.F.W. Post #2480, Moose Lodge, and Eagles all in Port Clinton. He also was a volunteer for the Erie Township Fire & E.M.S.

Survivors include his children: David (Lumen) Hermes of Statesboro, GA, Laura (Rick) Munoz of Leesburg, IN, Mark (Kay) Hermes of Jacksonville, NC, Amy Skojac of Oak Harbor, OH, and Ken (Margaret) Hermes of Perrysburg, OH; 9 grandchildren; brothers: James, John, Larry, & Richard Hermes; sisters: Dorothy Bernard, Ceil Frisari, Marie Knight, and Rose Hermes. He was also preceded in death by siblings Paul Hermes, Robert Hermes, Agnes Schiller, Annie Hermes & Roberta Hermes.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 2-6:30pm at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor Chapel, with a Parish Wake Service to begin at 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am on Monday, November 6, 2023 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Oak Harbor with Rev. Joseph Steinbauer, celebrant. Burial will be in LaCarpe Cemetery, Erie Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Boniface Catholic Church or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserpriesmanfuneralhome.com.