Joseph C. Cmeyla age 85 passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in West Bend. He was born on September 20, 1935 in Algoma, WI to Melvin and Ursula (nee Hunsader) Cmeyla. Joe graduated from Solomon Juneau High School in Milwaukee Class of 1953. He was an auto mechanic and also managed a grocery/liquor store. His passions were riding horses and rode brahma bulls, loved painting (watercolor) and was the first to have a permanent painting in the Cedarburg Artist Museum. He also enjoyed gardening and played guitar in a band at church. Joe was a member of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society.

Joe is survived by his former wife and best friend Gloria (nee Green) Cmeyla, sons Joey (friend Cindy), Michael (Laura), Ricky, 4 grandchildren Brittnie (JP) Reed, Miranda, Elisabeth and Greyson Cmeyla, his brothers Gary (Yolanda), Charles “Chuck” (Susan) and Andrew (Kristen), sister Terese Kempfer, best friend and cribbage partner Dave Shampers, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael and nephew Steve Cmeyla.

A Memorial Service for Joe will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 10th at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr West Bend) with Pastor Dennis Olla presiding. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:45pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family would be appreciated.