Ladies and gentlemen, let us bid a fond farewell to Joseph Shimrock, our courageous, loving, loyal, and talented hero. Born on a sunny day in Marianna, PA, on August 15, 1951, Joe was a man who greeted life with a grin and a quip. Having lived a life some might call an adventure, Joe has decided to hang up his hat on March 11, 2026. His final residence was in Four Bridges, Ohio, but he'd probably tell you he lived in the hearts of everyone he met.
Joe, an ex-Marine and platoon Honor Man, was as tough as they come. But for a man who could bend iron to his will, he was surprisingly soft on the inside. He was a retired ironworker who proved that even the toughest materials could be shaped with the right amount of heat and pressure. And let's not forget his love for stock investing – he always did enjoy a good gamble. Joe's legacy is not just in the buildings he left standing but in the imprints he left on our hearts. He raced through high school, literally, as the leading rusher helping Cathedral High School win the City Championship in 1969. A fan of speed, he loved attending the Indy 500, and was a season ticket holder for the Indianapolis Colts.
Joe leaves behind a roster that would rival any football team. He is survived by his brother, Tim (Deanna) Shimrock, his sister Carolyn Godby, and a lively mix of nephews and nieces, namely Timmy, Colin, Mackenzie, Jack, Natalie Shimrock, Amy Hines, Natalie Conway. Also cheering from the sidelines is his significant other, Carol Hardman. He now joins his parents, Joseph and Rose Shimrock, and his brother Mark Shimrock in the great beyond. In the words of St. Paul to Timothy, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)
Please join us for a visitation at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with a service following at 5:00 pm. In true Joseph Shimrock fashion, let's make it a celebration to remember. We encourage everyone to bring their best "Joe" stories and share them on his memorial page. And don't forget those photos! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but we know Joe's worth a million.