Joseph W. Kirn

Joseph W. Kirn, age 73, of Sheldon Illinois, passed away on Friday August 2 ,2024 at his home. Joe is survived by his ex-wife, Nelly Rodriguez of Reading PA; sons, Ivan Alejandro Kirn (Alexandria Joy Kremp) of Myrtle Beach SC and Daniel Kirn of Reading PA; grandchildren, Sylas James Kirn & Lukas Grant Kirn; brother, John T. Kirn;sisters, Mary C. (Dixon), Margaret C. (Mark) Torbit, Kathleen M. (David Levinson) Kirn, Joan R. (Patrick Dixon) Kirn, Patricia A. (Doug) Zubrenic; as well as many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph W Kirn, mother Margaret R Kirn, tragically in 1966 by brother James M Kirn, brother-in-law Michael J Dixon & his beloved African Grey "Loui". Joe attended the Bulova School, New York. We look at the beautiful clocks he enjoyed making & think of our time with him. As a CNA, Joe gave loving care to the sick & elderly at Sheldon Health Care in Sheldon, IL, St Anthony's in Crown Point, IN, and Remington House in New York, NY. Joe's family will always be grateful to Steve & Mike Wolfinger for loving care they extended to their 'brother' in both the best & worst times. As a lifetime American Civil War enthusiast some of Joe's happiest moments were spent touring the battle fields of Pennsylvania with his sons Ivan & Danny. Joe enjoyed cooking and loved the forest, rivers, collecting arrow heads & using Native American history to determine his travels. In his memory, please take a walk in the woods or paddle a river.