Obituary of Joseph Anthony "Joe" Uher

UHER: Joseph Anthony "Joe" - A resident of Blenheim, and formerly of Harwich Township, Joe Uher passed away at the Windsor Regional Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at the age of 83. Born in Tilbury East Township, Joe was the son of the late Josef and Marie (Kocis) Uher. Beloved husband of 60 years to Virginia "Jean" (nee Svehla). Dear father to Stephen Uher (Alice) of R.R. # 7 Blenheim, Stan Uher (Jane) of Blenheim, David Uher (Marietta) of Aylmer, Carole Easter (Dave) of Chatham, Darlene Trottier (Patrick) of Brantford, Mike Uher of R.R. # 7 Blenheim and Lisa Uher of Blenheim. Proud Papa of Katy Smith (Dave), Andrea Atkinson (Luke), Stephanie Tinker (Justin), Mark Uher (Carolyn); Tiffany Uher, Lyndsay Cooke (Jamie), Heather Jones; Jill Gregory (Sean), Derek Easter, Jenna Easter (fiancé Cody); Leah and Joel Trottier; Lauren, Emily and Claire Uher. Great-grandfather to Carson and Aubrey Gregory; Dane and Gabe Smith; Preston Cooke; Anna Tinker; and Brooke Uher. Brother to John Uher (Linda) of R.R. # 2 Blenheim. Predeceased by his sister Mary Zlamal (1973) and brother-in-law Frank Zlamal of Illinois. Joe enjoyed spending time in his workshop (there was nothing he couldn't fix) and behind the wheel of his Case tractor. He especially loved his time with his family and celebrating his Czech heritage. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Parish Prayers will be held on Tuesday at 6:45p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 95 Marlborough St. N., Blenheim at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 with Fr. Mariaraj Irudayam celebrant. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Donations made in memory of Joseph to the United Way of Chatham-Kent would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com