Joseph A. "Joe" Messersmith
March 12th, 1947 - November 9th, 2019
Visitation
Monday, November 11th, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Charter Funerals,
2115 Washington,
Great Bend Kansas 67530
Funeral
Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 10:30 AM
Charter Funerals,
2115 Washington,
Great Bend Kansas 67530
Obituary
Joseph A. “Joe” Messersmith, age 72 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on Saturday morning, November 9, 2019 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center in Great Bend. Joe was born on March 12, 1947 at Great Bend to Joe and Edith (Galliart) Messersmith, and also was raised by a step-father, Bill Galliart. A lifelong resident of Great Bend, he worked at various companies in the Great Bend area, including in the oilfield, the Packing Plant, and St. Rose Hospital among others. Joe was united in marriage to Judith Maier in Great Bend – they later divorced but remained close friends. He later married Marsha Hughes – they later divorced and also remained friends. Joe was a member of Argonne American Legion Post 180 of Great Bend, Kansas, and a member of First Street Church of God at Hoisington, Kansas. He enjoyed doing yardwork, barbecue, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Joseph “Jody” (and his wife, Nicole) Messersmith of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters: Candice “Candi” (and her husband, Kevin) Wilson of Hutchinson, Kansas and Melissa Messersmith of Great Bend, Kansas; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his nephew, Maurice Ritchie of Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and step-father; one sister Theresa Ritchie and one brother Gary Galliart.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Rev. Richard E. “Dick” Ogle officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas. Memorials may be directed to the First Street Church of God in Hoisington, Kansas.
Remembrances
Wed, Nov 13th, 2019 at 5:18 PM
Jody and Nicole may God comfort you in this time of loss. Prayers and love to you and your family.
Karen Lofland, Great Bend, KS.
Tue, Nov 12th, 2019 at 4:30 AM
I'm saddened to hear about your loss. Have fond memories of
your dad when we were kids always giving us a hard time.:)
May he fly with Angel's. Prayers for comfort to you all.!Shilo K Cruz, Kansas
Tue, Nov 12th, 2019 at 3:58 AM
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers. I was glad Joe had a few days before he passed that we was like his old self.
Fred Ross, Pawnee Rock, Kansas
Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 at 6:55 PM
Was so nice to meet this man
Enjoyed his laughter when he
came in to eat a burger with his
son.PATTY A RICHARDSON, KS
Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 at 3:54 PM
My condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
AMY L SCHMIDT, Wichita, Ks
Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 at 2:45 PM
we are deeply saddened by the loss of joe our deepest condolences and prayers for the family at this most sad time.
steve&suegibson, greatbend,ks
Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 at 7:24 AM
So sorry to hear about your dad I really enjoyed him. Always made me laugh.
Tyrone Lucas, Salina Ks
Mon, Nov 11th, 2019 at 2:33 AM
Jody ,Nicole and Melissa my great sorrow is felt for your loss. Joe was a kind man and he will be
missed. My prayers for your family that the Lord carries you through these rough times.Mabel Adams, Hoisington,Ks
Sun, Nov 10th, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Jody and Nicole, Karl and I are saddened by the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you as
you go through these difficult days.Danis and Karl Sprague, Kissimmee, Fl
Sun, Nov 10th, 2019 at 11:53 AM
My prayers to you all...
Joyce windham, Sand springs O.K
Sun, Nov 10th, 2019 at 3:15 AM
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE MESSERSMITH FAMILY,
GARY MORRISON, GREAT BEND,KS.
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