Joseph R. Jimenez, age 86, of Two Rivers, was received by the Lord early Monday morning, Feb. 13, 2006, at his residence.

Joseph was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Belmont, Ohio, son of the late Julian and Sophia (Sievert) Jimenez.

He graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1938. Joe served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps as an instructor in engine operation. After his time in service, he was employed at Hamilton Industries, where he worked as a foreman and later in the engineering department as a detailer. Joe also served as president of the Hamilton Foreman's Club until his retirement in June of 1983. He was charter member of Holy Redeemer Parish and a member of the Holy Name Society, as well as being an usher and scout master. Joe belonged to the Knights of Columbus, Mother of Hope Council 1957 of Two Rivers, where he served as Grand Knight of the Third Degree and Faithful Navigator of the Fourth Degree. He was also the manager of the Knights of Columbus Club for 16 years. Joe was a proud member of the American Legion and the Green Bay Musicians Union. He enjoyed playing the bass drum with the Hamilton/Two Rivers Municipal Band, where he formed and enjoyed many special friendships.

Joe was proud to receive his patch for over 60 years of participation in the band. His hobbies also included flying model aircraft as a member of the Manitou Flyers.

Joe married the former Millicent Tome at St. Luke's Catholic Church on May 24, 1941. Millie was his best friend for 64 years.

(Survivors omitted for privacy)

Joe was preceded in death by his grandson: Jay Jimenez; his brother: Edward Jimenez; and a brother-in-law: Melvin Tome.

Funeral services for Joe will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers American Legion and VFW Posts.

Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Peter the Fisherman Church.

Memorials may be made in Joe's name to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Joseph was grateful for all of his caregivers at Aurora and his hospice girls who shared a very special place in his heart.

Memorials may be made in Joe's name to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 14, 2006