Joseph E. Denlinger

DENLINGER, Joseph E.

Age 96, of Brookville, formerly of rural Verona, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 7, 2019 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by brothers, Levi & Lloyd Denlinger & by sisters, Alma Sullenberger & Lydia Montgomery. He was a longtime member of the Salem Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Clayton. Joseph is survived by his companion of 73 years, Mary Lois Denlinger; children, David (Mary Lynn) Denlinger, Doris (Glenn) Flora, Carl (Bonnie) Denlinger, Carolyn Denlinger, Mary Ann (Merlin) Metzger; brother, Glen Denlinger; sister, Orpha Garber; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Thu. July 11 at the Salem OGBB Meeting House at the corner of Barnes Rd. & Sweet Potato Ridge Rd. with the Home Brethren officiating. Burial will follow in Mote Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church Wed. from 2-5 & 6-8 PM.  Arrangements are in care of Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St., Arcanum, OH 45304. Email condolences may be sent by going online to www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.