BEEVILLE, Texas — Deacon Joseph C. Denzler, who formerly served at St. John Neumann Parish in Charlotte, passed away Dec. 7, 2022, in Texas, with his wife Erlinda (Linda) at his side.
He was born on June 13, 1946, and ordained to the diaconate on May 23, 2009, for the Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y.
In the Brooklyn diocese, he served at Lady of Lourdes Parish in Queens Village, and in the Diocese of Charlotte, he served at St. John Neumann Parish for nine years (2013-2022) before his retirement and move to Texas. At the Charlotte parish, in addition to serving at Mass, he brought Communion to the homebound and was chaplain for the Knights of Columbus and 50 Plus Club.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Family will receive friends in the narthex beginning at 10 a.m. A reception will be held immediately after the Mass. St. John Neumann Church is located at 8451 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28227.
Please send condolences to: Mrs. Erlinda Denzler, 100 East Louise Dr., Unit #205, Beeville, Texas 78102.
— Catholic News Herald