Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Joseph Louis Piller, age 88, of Gatesville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville with Rev. Bruce Cox officiating.
“Joe” was born in NYC to Irene and Joseph Piller on June 12, 1935. He met and married the love of his life, Helen Elizabeth Egger in Queens, NY on June 23, 1956. Joe was an entrepreneur at heart. At a young age, he became the owner of Bumble Bee Auto Repair in the big city of Manhattan- catering to an impressive clientele. Joe’s career over the years was nothing short of full. His mechanical skill, knowledge, and expertise employed him as a head mechanic for the city of New York for over 20 years until he retired at age 65.
You would think that after living somewhere for over 65 years, it would define a person’s home- not for Joe. After retiring, he relocated with Helen to Gatesville, Texas. This was home! He loved the people, the pace and the warmth.
Joe’s passions were numerous. His most loved were fishing, boating, marksmanship, and, of course, the New York Yankees!
He was active in the Coast Guard, Mound Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Mound Cowboy Church, and he made himself available to lend a hand whenever it was needed in the community.
Joe was much loved by his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with all of them.
Joe is survived by his wife, Helen Elizabeth Piller; brother, John Piller and wife, Pat; sister, Helen Adamcik; children, Debbie Piller; Joseph Piller and wife, Janie; Diane Heavin and husband, Gary; Joanne Soehnlein and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Brandon Heavin and wife, Amy; Virginia Heavin; Jennifer Miller and husband, Chris; Jason Agado; Mandi Fisher and husband, Neal; Kristine Palady and husband, Jaryn; Shilah Heavin; Kaitlyn Soehnlein; Samantha Soehnlein; Dylan and wife, Lindsay; Alex; Claude; Jared; and Karlee who passed away Dec. 18; great-grandchildren, Madison, Kennah, Ian, Brodie, Blayze, Slayton, Byron, Sofia, Caymbri, Mayah, Luna, Lorenzo, Cruz, Elana, Lilly, Evan, Aubrey, Kinsley and Cora.
