Joseph L. Hisch

Joseph L. Hisch, 97, of St. Wendel, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the West River Health Campus. Joe was born on October 8, 1927 in Evansville to the late Andrew and Anna (Schapker) Hisch. He married his late wife, Allene (Elpers) Hisch in 1953. Joe worked in the machine shop at Whirlpool Corporation for over 40 years prior to retiring. He was an avid gardener and loved to “tinker” in his workshop. He once commented that he was happiest when he was making something. Joe was also known as being a sharp clabber player. Joe was a life-long member of St. Wendel Catholic Church and a member of the Whirlpool Pioneer Club and the St. Wendel Athletic Club. Joe joined the Knights of St. John Commandery 282 in 1947 and was the longest running member at 77 years. He was awarded the Noble Degree and the Knight of the Year Award in 2015. Surviving Joe are four daughters, Donna (Darryl) Schmitt, Janet (Wayne) Korff, Rose (Fred) Fuhs and Jo Ann (Dennis) Monarch; a son, Joseph H. Hisch; twelve grandchildren, Kristina (Jeremy) Hoesli, Joseph N. (Jessica) Hisch, Phillip (Jillian) Fuhs, Andrew (Kristin Briney) Schmitt, Allison (Brandon) Long, Jerry Hisch, Brian (Jessica) Monarch, Paul (Lindsey) Fuhs, Michelle (Keith) Parker, Adam (Becca Putans) Schmitt, Amanda Monarch and Jennifer (Curtis) Monarch McGuire and fourteen great grandchildren with one more arriving soon. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Allene (Elpers) Hisch in 2016; by sisters, Olivia Hisch and Viola Fischer and by brothers, Raymond, Anthony and Walter Hisch. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Rev. Ed Schnur officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Wendel Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where the Knights of St. John will conduct a memorial service at 4:00 PM. Friends may also visit from 9:30 AM until service time on Wednesday at St. Wendel Catholic Church, 10542 W. Boonville New Harmony Road. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to West River Assisted Living and Heart to Heart Hospice for the compassionate care given to Joe. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Wendel Catholic Church, 10542 W. Boonville New Harmony Road, Evansville, IN 47720 or to Heart to Heart Hospice of Jasper, 415 E. 6th Street, Jasper, IN 47546. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Joseph L. Hisch

October 8, 1927 - October 30, 2024