Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Joseph D. Wivell Sr., went home to be with his heavenly family on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011. Joe was born
in Emmitsburg, the son of the late Roy J. and Helen L. (Guise) Wivell Sr.
He was the widower of Catherine (Murph) Shorb (1982), Nancy A. Hallman (1986) and Kathleen R. Mulcaney (2010).
Joe was a wonderful, caring, giving person; his passion was dairy farming, retiring in 2009 at age 81. He belonged to many agricultural organizations, and served many years on the board of directors for the Thurmont Co-op, also as a committee member
for the ASCS, a branch of the Department of Agriculture. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Shrine, where he served as an usher for most of his adult life. He served his country proudly in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed playing cards with his brothers and sisters, camping at "Savage" and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Joseph Jr. (Cindy), Michael (Karen), Martin E., Catherine (Wayne), Philip (Shelly), Terry (Rachael); stepchildren, Mary Wolfe (Ron), Edward (Linda), Dan, Sam, Brenda, Betty, Linda and Donna (Michael). Also, 23
grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren; 14 brothers and sisters, Jim (Lorraine), Hen, Bernard, Tom (Maryjo), Donald (Mary), Paul (Mary), Helen (Edward), Dave (Betty), Therese (Phil), Jenny (Ronnie), Dick (Pat), Joan (John), Sam (Jocelyn), Roy Jr.
(Rose); sisters-in-law, Mary and Helen; brother-in-law, Fred; and many nieces and nephews. Many family, friends and neighbors will miss his presence. He was preceded in death by his son, Bobby; brothers, Bob, Charles and baby brother, Roy; and sisters,
Pat and Margie.
Interment St. Anthony's Cemetery.
If you knew Joe, and
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in the next History of
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anecdotes about him to us at:
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