Birth date: Jun 3, 1935 Death date: Feb 6, 2022
Joseph Ambrose Kirk, 86, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Otterbein Sunset House, Toledo, Ohio. Joe’s family and friends will gather Friday, February 11, 2022, 4:00 – 8:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Eined Read Obituary
Darlene and I were also saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Our hearts go out to Gretchen and all the kids. Joe was always full of great enthusiasm for life. The collection of bicycles was always a treat to ride on. Friends of my parents in the “Flat Tire Club” and frequent leader of So Cal trips, Joe and Gretchen have been full of adventure. Fourth of July parties and shenanigans with son Ed were always a treat. RIP Joe and Blessings to Gretchen and family.
Teresa and I were sad to learn of Joe's passing. He and Gretchen were great friends of my parents in Shafter, having many happy occasions and travels as members of that jolly group dubbed the "Flat Tire Club." The Kirks were a great support when they hosted several of my in-laws at the time of our wedding (and putting several of them on bicycles for the Bakersfield St. Patrick's Day parade) and again when my mother died. Proud of his Irish heritage, Joe made several a number of visits over the years to the West of Ireland, celebrating significant wedding anniversaries and ticking off his bucket list participation in a St. Patrick's Day parade in his ancestral country. We last saw him just a few short years ago when he, Gretchen, and several family members came to Limerick for a celebration of his son's wedding anniversary. Joe will be missed, but the memories of him will live on always. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam (May he rest in peace).
Scott Larson & Teresa Fahey
Joe and I were in the graduating class of “53” and have kept in touch with each other over the years. Joe was a man of integrity with a great sense of humor and a good friend. My condolences to Gretchen and his family.
Joyce Aiken
For our friend and neighbor at Wamplers Lake, we'll miss you Joe. We had many good tilmes as neighbors. We especially enjoyed the military celebrations on the 4th of July. We are giving a donation to St. Joseph Shrine in his memory. Owen and Janet Grant
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I enjoyed many visits with Joe while you and Kathy finished up a bridge game. I am so sorry for your loss. Marilyn Adams
My sincere condolences to the family of Joe Kirk. I was a classmate of his sister Judy. My thoughts and prayers are with Judy and her family at this time. Always Joan Fehr Schindler
My deepest sympathy to Joe Kirk's family. I always admired Joe for always taking time to come visit his family here in Manchester every year even though he lived far away. Joe was the nicest gentleman.
