Joseph A. Kimmel
Joseph A. Kimmel, 40, rural Akron, passed at 8:14 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 after an accident involving a train in Mentone.
He was born Aug. 31, 1976 in Franklin County, Penn. to David and Lois (Long) Kimmel.
He married Crystal Hackworth, Nov. 10, 2007 in Miami County; she survives.
He worked for Kountry Wood Products of Nappanee for 15 years where he was a group leader in the cabinet shop.
He grew up attending the Old German Baptist Brethren Church.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal, Akron; his father, David Kimmel, Rochester; his sisters: Rebecca Kimmel, North Manchester; Carolyn and husband David Whitaker, Rochester; his mother and father-in-law, Randy and Paula Hackwroth, Roann; his nephews: Brandon and wife Molly; Jarded and wife Alyssa; Ryan, Mason and Eathan Whitaker; great nephew, Easton Whitaker.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois; and a nephew, Kenton Whitaker.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester Street, Akron. The Funeral service will be held at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, State Road 13, North Manchester. Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery, Athens.
Arrangements have been conducted by Hartzler Fuenral Home.