Joseph “Joe” E. Moon
Joseph “Joe” E. Moon, 66, of Star City, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18.
Born on June 29, 1957, in Logansport, he was the son of the late H. Philip and Della (Wood) Moon.
He was a 1975 Winamac High School graduate.
On April 29, 1978, he married Debra S. Reinholt, she survives.
Joe was a gifted and devoted Machine Specialist working for Cryovac/Sealed Air for over 30 years.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, trap and camp. Joe recently retired and found peace and happiness fishing in Florida, spending time with his family and just “tinkering.” He loved being a pappy and watching his grandkids in their sporting events. Joe was proud to have spent his life on his family farm and took immense pride in keeping it maintained. He would give you the shirt off his back to anyone in need and was always willing help.
Survivors include his wife, Debra S. Moon of Star City; children: Kyle Moon [Debbi] of Culver, Stefanie Hillis [Drew] of Kempton and Megan Perkins [Donald] of Winamac; brother, Aaron Moon of Star City and Carl Moon [Vonda] of Pennsylvania; sister, Sharon Glasson of Logansport; mother in-law, Barbara Reinholt; grandchildren: Ashley Ellis, Connor Moon, Madison Moon, Paxton Moon, Lincoln Hillis, Ava Perkins, Paisley Hillis and Theodore Perkins; and great-grandson, Ellis Hobert.
He was also preceded in death by sister, Teresa Sharen; brother, Marshall Moon; brother in-law, Brad Glasson; sister in-law, Sharon Moon; and father in-law, Gerald Reinholt.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center with Pastor John Riggs officiating.
Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Star City West Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Star City Volunteer Fire Department and/or Indiana Bass Federation Youth Association.
Joe’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
(Pulaski County Journal — April 24, 2024)