Joseph J. Wiemann Jr., 88, of Leesport, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022. He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (White) Wiemann. Joe was born in Marion Township, Pennsylvania on September 19th, 1933. He was the son of the late Joseph J. Wiemann Sr. and Annie (Ressler) Wiemann. He is a 1951 graduate of Wilson High School. Joe served as a Flight Engineer on B-29s in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1956. Most notably, during his lifetime, he drove tractor trailer as an owner/operator for twenty-five years and received multiple safe driving awards. During the time his wife, Mary, worked as an EMT for the Leesport Ambulance, Joe drove the ambulance if he was needed and he was home.

Joe bowled in senior leagues at Bowl-O-Rama in Reading and later at Hiester Lanes in Reading. He grew vegetables in his garden, primarily tomatoes which he sold to local restaurants and gave to his family and friends. When he was needed, he was there. He could fix almost anything especially if it had a motor in it. Joe built structures such as a 2-story truck garage, a carport, a playhouse with electricity and a larger scale Victorian-style playhouse.

Joe donated platelets and whole blood on a regular basis to the Miller-Keystone Blood Center in Reading with a total of 68 gallons of platelets and 4 gallons of whole blood. In lieu of flowers, if you would like to send a monetary donation in memory of Joe you can send it to: Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 1465 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Include with your donation that it is in memory of Joseph J. Wiemann Jr.

Surviving are two daughters: Cindy Hope (Wiemann), wife of John Derk and Sandra Diane (Wiemann), wife of Shoen Davis; four grandchildren: Elizabeth Polce, Shoen Davis II, Justin Davis and Chasity Sklavonivich; three great-grandchildren: Josh Miller, Alia Davis and Cade Davis; two step-grandchildren: Tyler Derk and Karrah Derk; and three step great-grandchilden: Fletcher Derk, Solomon Derk and Ridley Derk. He is predeceased by a son Frankie Wiemann.

It was his wish that no viewing or funeral services would be held. Instead, he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 9th at 7 p.m. with a visitation from 6-7 p.m. at Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Masks required, no exceptions. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com