Joseph Schlimm, 89 of Silver Lake passed away peacefully Thursday June 30th.

The older of 2 children born to Joseph A Schlimm and Mary (Hogan) He graduated from St Mary's in Akron. From 1951-1954 he attended Kent State and Akron University. Joe entered the army in 1954 and was stationed in Seoul as a member of the 21 Finance Division. In 1958 he began working at The Akron Beacon Journal where he retired after 39 years. Upon retirement, he enjoyed his volunteer work doing taxes with the AARP.

Joe enjoyed traveling on family cruises as well as road trips to the west coast.

Joe is survived by his wife Jeanette of 56 years, his brother Paul, His children Connie, Joe ( Melissa), Nancy and Amy ( Earl) and his grandchildren Monica Schlimm, Sam Dutt, Aaron Dutt, and Avery Dutt.

Calling hours will be held at Dunn-Quigley in Stow on Tuesday July 19 from 4-6 with a service immediately following.

Inurnment with military honors will take place on Wednesday, July 20 at 10:45 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.