Celebrating the life of
Joan L. Hemmerle
March 29, 1937 - September 25, 2010
Joan L. Hemmerle, 73, of Savannah, GA, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Hatfield, Pa., Joan was a thirty-year resident of Wilmington Island and worked as the bookkeeper and office manager for the Wilmington Island Club formerly the Sheraton Savannah Resort and Country Club. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer where she taught Sunday school for many years.
Surviving are her four children: daughter and her partner, Sharon L. Amspacher and Shelley T. Weil of Telford, PA; daughter and her partner, Cheryl A. Hemmerle and Marsha R. Base of Philadelphia, PA; son and daughter-in-law, Donald C. Hemmerle, Jr. and Pam Sauers-Hemmerle, of Savannah, GA; and son and daughter-in-law, Dan M. and Marie Hemmerle of Jacksonville, FL; her children's father, Donald C. Hemmerle, Sr., of Bradenton, FL; a grandson, Dane M. Hemmerle of Jacksonville, FL; a step-granddaughter, Shelby Rose Webb, of Winthrop, SC; a brother, Robert L. Kramlik of Perkasie, PA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Wilmington Island. A reception will follow at the Wilmington Island Club, 501 Wilmington Island Road. All are welcome to join the family in celebrating Joan's life.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Child Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA 23294, childfund.org , or the Christian Education Program of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 51 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410, redeemersav.org .
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dan - So sorry to hear about your mom. Sissy Lester
- Laura Sissy Lester Simpson, Savannah, GA
You will be missed! Even though we were far apart in miles, I always felt close to you in my heart! Love, Kathy
- Kathy Clipp, Sellersville, PA
Don, Sharon, Cheryl, Don & Dan ... You are all in my prayers. I love you all! I know your mom will continue to watch over all of us! Love, Kathy
- Kathy Clipp, Sellersville, PA
Lots of wonderful childhood memories, thanks for those.
- Kathleen Mason, Midland, GA
Joan was a wonderful person and I will always be thankful for her help and friendship, She has gone on to glory and is at home with the Lord, to the family may God comfort you with knowing that she is home.
- charlie dobbertin, savannah, GA
Don and family, may the emptiness in your heart be filled with comfort that you have a very special guardian angel looking over you. Joan deeply touched the lives of our family and we will miss her. Ellen, Patrick and Reilly Winters
- Ellen Winters, Savannah, GA
Dear Sharon and family, I am sorry for your loss. Joan touched my life many years ago, I have many fond memories of her when you kids were young. She was a wonderful addtion to our family & she be will missed.
- Joy Boileau McIntyre, Bradenton, FL
Cheryl, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love and sympathy for your loss, Annette & Roland
- Annette Moseley Funk, Tacoma, WA
Don and Family Please accept our sympathy and condolences for your loss. May Joan rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Gert&Ken Skoglind
- Gertrude Skoglind, Savannah, GA
I remember Joan fondly. She worked for me as a part-time bookeeper many years ago and she was always so much fun to be around and did a super job. I hope she finds eternal peace as reward for her goodness.
- Stephanie Trask, Savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss Billy Streeter III
- Billy Streeter III, Savannah, GA
Mrs.Hemmerle was one of the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of meeting and was the ambassador of the Wilmington Island Club.She will be remembered fondly and I sincerely express my condolences to her son Don and the rest of the family on her passing.
- James D. Dennis, Dayton, OH
We are sorry for the loss of your mother and hope that you can find peace and comfort during this sad time. Ms. Joan will be missed by many. You are all in our prayers. May God's Peace be with you now and always, Shannon and TJ Hollis
- Shannon Hollis, Savannah, GA
Dan - So sorry to hear about your mom. Sissy Lester
- Laura Sissy Lester Simpson, Savannah, GA
You will be missed! Even though we were far apart in miles, I always felt close to you in my heart! Love, Kathy
- Kathy Clipp, Sellersville, PA
Don, Sharon, Cheryl, Don & Dan ... You are all in my prayers. I love you all! I know your mom will continue to watch over all of us! Love, Kathy
- Kathy Clipp, Sellersville, PA
Lots of wonderful childhood memories, thanks for those.
- Kathleen Mason, Midland, GA
Joan was a wonderful person and I will always be thankful for her help and friendship, She has gone on to glory and is at home with the Lord, to the family may God comfort you with knowing that she is home.
- charlie dobbertin, savannah, GA
Don and family, may the emptiness in your heart be filled with comfort that you have a very special guardian angel looking over you. Joan deeply touched the lives of our family and we will miss her. Ellen, Patrick and Reilly Winters
- Ellen Winters, Savannah, GA
Dear Sharon and family, I am sorry for your loss. Joan touched my life many years ago, I have many fond memories of her when you kids were young. She was a wonderful addtion to our family & she be will missed.
- Joy Boileau McIntyre, Bradenton, FL
Cheryl, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love and sympathy for your loss, Annette & Roland
- Annette Moseley Funk, Tacoma, WA
Don and Family Please accept our sympathy and condolences for your loss. May Joan rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Gert&Ken Skoglind
- Gertrude Skoglind, Savannah, GA
I remember Joan fondly. She worked for me as a part-time bookeeper many years ago and she was always so much fun to be around and did a super job. I hope she finds eternal peace as reward for her goodness.
- Stephanie Trask, Savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss Billy Streeter III
- Billy Streeter III, Savannah, GA
Mrs.Hemmerle was one of the kindest people I ever had the pleasure of meeting and was the ambassador of the Wilmington Island Club.She will be remembered fondly and I sincerely express my condolences to her son Don and the rest of the family on her passing.
- James D. Dennis, Dayton, OH
We are sorry for the loss of your mother and hope that you can find peace and comfort during this sad time. Ms. Joan will be missed by many. You are all in our prayers. May God's Peace be with you now and always, Shannon and TJ Hollis
- Shannon Hollis, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
