Joseph R. Steinmetz

Joseph R. Steinmetz, 65 of Oak Harbor, OH died unexpectedly Saturday, April 27, 2024 following a lengthy illness . He was born October 11, 1958 in Toledo, OH to Melvin and Rita (Stein) Steinmetz. He was a 1977 graduate of Bowsher High School and a Journeyman Insulator by trade. On October 17, 1980 he married Lorie Bishop, and she survives. Joe was a Mechanical Insulator for Local 45 in Toledo retiring in 2019.  He was also member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Oak Harbor.

Known to his Union Hall brothers as “Smokin Joe”, he had a knack for making tasty jerky for his friends to enjoy, and he loved to tinker on his farm. Joe was a huge family man who enjoyed nature and taking care of an array of animals. 

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Lorie; father Melvin (Wanda) Steinmetz; children: Joseph (Monica) Steinmetz, Jacklyn (Andrew) Stewart, Gretchen Steinmetz, and Richard Steinmetz; sisters: Joan Soldenwagner, Rose (Dennis) Bening, Judy Steinmetz, Jane (Roger) Hineline; brother John (Juli) Steinmetz; and 13 beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother Rita; brothers: Dennis and Dan Steinmetz; and sister Diane Steinmetz.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-7:30pm at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor with Prayers for the deceased starting at 7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30am Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Boniface Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Steinbauer celebrant. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Memorial Contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, St. Boniface Catholic Church, or Ottawa County Wildlife Refuge. Online condolences may be shared with the family at  

www.crosserpriesmanfuneralhome.com