Joseph Earl Guschke Sr.

Joseph E. Guschke, Sr., 92, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Genesis HealthCare-The Pines in Easton. He was born on May 9, 1925 in Decatur, AL, the son of the late Henry E. Guschke and Lilly Mae Solomon Guschke. He graduated from Giles County High School in Pulaski, TN, in 1943. Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1946. After completing military service, Mr. Guschke continued his education at Springfield College and graduated in 1949. Mr. Guschke began a career in education, teaching Physical Education in Norfolk, VA, from 1949 to 1951. He then began working at Vanderbilt University Hospital as Director of Admissions. On April 14, 1952, he married Patricia Daugherty, and they resided in Nashville, TN. In 1954, they moved to St. Michaels. Mr. Guschke returned to his career teaching physical education in Pocomoke, in addition to coaching baseball, soccer and basketball. Later, he began teaching at Easton High School. In 1956, Mr. Guschke began working with the Maryland State Department of Education in Vocational Rehabilitation. In 1956, he opened the office in Easton and in 1966, moved the office to Towson. In 1982, he retired as the Assistant Director of the Maryland Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Guschke was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and a life member of the National Rehabilitation Association. Mr. Guschke is survived by his four children, Joseph Guschke, Jr. (Darlene), James Bradford Guschke, Stephen Guschke, and Sean Guschke (Holley); four grandchildren, Joseph Guschke, III, Mary Guschke, James Guschke, Jr. and Aedan Guschke; two half-brother, Michael Guschke (Lois Ann) and James Guschke (Keven); a special niece, Betty Kilmon; and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; stepmother, Cassie Guschke; twin sisters, Margaret and Marjorie; and a brother, Thomas Guschke. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, from 6-8 PM, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 200 S. Harrison St., Easton. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 11:00 AM at St. Michaels Mission Church. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Easton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Co., 1001 S Talbot St, St Michaels, MD 21663.

Joseph Earl Guschke Sr.

May 9, 1925 - June 27, 2017