Joseph Uphaus Obituary

Joseph P. Uphaus

Joseph P. "Joe" Uphaus, 78, of Glandorf, passed away at 12:52 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 7, 1944, in Lima, to Joseph V. and Lauretta T. (Kreinbrink) Uphaus. He married Jane Knueven on Nov. 4, 1967, and she survives in Glandorf.

Joe's other survivors include three children, Julia (Bryan) Mason and James Uphaus, both of Glandorf, and Joshua (Rebecca) Uphaus of Ft. Jennings; six grandchildren, Nicole, Lauryn, and Ethan Mason, and Alison, Carson, and Jackson Uphaus; great-grandchild, Kellin Richey; and sister, Diane (Dennis) Jamieson of Warren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings, Donald (Dorothy) Kohls, Norman (Jeanne) Kohls, Corwin Kohls, Jeanette Kohls, and Evelyn (Dick) McClure.

Joe retired from DANA Corporation, Lima, as a machinist. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, its Holy Name Society and Glandorf choir for 58 years, and Ottawa Knights of Columbus. He was a charter member of Glandorf Lions Club, served 28 years on Ottawa-Glandorf School Board, and was a friend of Bill W. for 45 years.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, with Fr. Matt Keller officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023, 2-8 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2023, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa. A Knights of Columbus and Parish Rosary Service will be 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.