Jolly Joe Timmer

Joseph W. “Jolly Joe” Timmer, 85, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born in Bethlehem, son of the late Joseph and Grace (Pcihoda) Timmer. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Young) Timmer; they were married for 61 years.

Jolly Joe got his start around 1950 at WGPA Radio and went on to become a pillar of the polka community both locally and internationally. He was inducted into the International Polka Association's Polka Music Hall of Fame in 1990.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Dorothy; sister, Theresa Mindler; nephew, Richard T. Mindler, Jr. and his wife Kathy; nieces, Amelia and Anita; great nephew, Christopher Ellmaker and his wife Candace; great-great nephew, Avery Ellmaker; and great-great niece, Aubrey Ellmaker.

All services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 617 A Main St., Hellertown, PA 18055.

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