Joseph Charles Palmer, D.D.S., 55, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Wheeling Hospital.
Joseph was born June 7, 1960, in Wheeling, a son of Peggy Tralka Palmer of Wheeling and the late John A. “Pete” Palmer, Sr. He was a 1978 graduate of Wheeling Catholic Central High School; a 1985 graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry; and was currently practicing dentistry at his office in Warwood. He was also a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Warwood.
In addition to his mother, Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jane Herrmann Palmer; three children, Jordan Vincent Palmer and his fiance’, Megan Gallaway, Natalie Paige Palmer and Julia Taylor Palmer; brothers, Dr. John A. “Jack” (Rose) Palmer, Jr. and James “Jim” (Stacie) Palmer; sisters, Cathy Palmer and Susan (George) Stanley, all of Wheeling; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack and Nancy Herrmann of New Martinsville, W.Va.; grandmother-in-law, Gerry Hindman of New Martinsville; aunts and uncles, Sr. Mary Palmer, C.S.J., Jack (Evelyn) Jochum, and Chuck (Rose) Tralka; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Becky (Rodney) McComas, Jennifer (Joe) Baumeister, and Steve (Ivi) Herrmann; and nieces and nephews, Caroline (R.J.) Zitzelsberger, Dr. Jack (Sarah) Palmer, Valarie Palmer, David and Thomas Stanley, Sara and Mason Palmer, Nick and Kris Herrmann, and Leslie, Bradley and Jack Baumeister.
Friends will be received from 11 am-3 pm and 5-8 pm, Sunday, at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, where a vigil service will be held at 7:30 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, Monday, August 3, 2015, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with Msgr. Eugene S. Ostrowski and Msgr. Bakhos Chidiac as celebrants. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, N. 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 or Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com
My condolences to the entire Palmer family for your loss. Jack, I’m so sorry to hear about Joey. Everyone liked him when we were in school. He was funny, energetic, and an all-around good guy. And it was obvious he looked up to his older brother with great admiration. God bless you and the family and may God bless Joey’s eternal soul. Everyone is in my prayers. Steve
To the Entire Palmer Family…Joey was always so good to me and my children thru our Corpus Christi Grade School years, always wore a smile, and had only kind words to say every time I ran into him in the community. A truly genuine person. Jordan, Natalie & Julie..be sure to follow in his footsteps and make him proud. Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. With sincere and heartfelt thoughts for all of you. God Bless!
To the Palmer Family:
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Joe was a great guy!
With deepest condolences,
Pete & Erin Cuffaro
Condolences to the Palmer family. May Joseph rest in peace. May our Lord strengthen your family and provide peace during this time. Went to school with Joseph at Corpus Christi. Thoughts and Prayers, Michael Kozlowski And family
Jane and family, I am so sorry to hear of Joey’s passing. He and I were in the 1985 WVU School of Dentistry class together. I remember him as one of the nicest guys in the class. He always seemed so happy and was a pleasure to be with. He will be missed.
Linda J May DDS
Keeping your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. Meeting you all through the Gompers was truly a blessing. Joe will be sadly missed, but rest assured he is in his final reward with God.
So very sad to hear of Dr. Palmer’s passing. He has been my dentist for many years and just recently started seeing my husband. To his wife, children, family and office staff: may you find your comfort in the arms of Jesus. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.
My sincere sympathy to the Palmer family. Peace.
So saddened to hear the passing of Joey while on vacation ….our thoughts & prayers are with all of you .
I WAS TRULY SADDENED YESTERDAY TO FIND OUT MY GOOD FRIEND JOEY HAD PASSED AWAY. MY HEART IS BROKEN. MY CONDOLENCES TO JANE ,HIS CHILDREN AND ALL OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.I HAVE MANY GREAT MEMORIES BEING WITH JOEY AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THANK YOU JOEY , I WILL NEVER FORGET THEM OR YOU. GOD BLESS