Joseph "Joe" M. Greve, 43, of Botkins died at 10:32 A.M. Friday November 30, 2012 at his residence.
He was born in Lima, OH on May 4, 1969 to Joseph B. & Theresa D. (Schaub) Greve. He was preceded in death by his father and his mother survives in New Knoxville.
On April 29, 1994 he married Connie Barhorst and she survives in Botkins.
Survivors also include 4 children; Colleen, Phillip, Janell, and Jill Greve all at home, 6 brothers and 6 sisters, David (Teri) Greve, Dean Greve, Gene (Kathy) Greve, James (Karen) Greve, Pat Greve, Bob Greve, Sheila (Jeff) Wells, Marcia (Kent) VanFossen, Anne (Kent) Winegardner, Evelyn (Steve) Jurosic, Kate (Tom) Naseman, Janet (Glen) Foutz, 6 brother-in-laws and 8 sister-in-laws Keith (Karen) Barhorst, Jim (Jacqui) Barhorst, Ron Barhorst, Bob (Tammy) Barhorst, Steve (Mary) Barhorst, Mike Barhorst, Lori Barhorst (Ryan McAleer), Cathy (Louie) Bruns, Julie (Brad) Schulze, Linda (Doug) Stienecker, Carol (Steve) Dircksen, Donna (Dave) Sprague, Mary (Lynn) Fell, Joann (Dave) Myers, mother-in-law and father-in-law Tom & Bernice Barhorst, and 73 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother George Greve.
Joe was a 1987 graduate of Botkins High School. He had worked at Crown in New Bremen for over 20 years. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Rhine. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially cooking. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his children and his family.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 10:30 A.M. December 5, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. Father Patrick Sloneker will be officiating. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins. Friends may call from 2-8 P.M. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Hwy., Wapakoneta.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.