February 28, 1977 - May 19, 2024
Service
Tuesday, May 28th from 5-7 pm at Moreland Funeral Home
Joseph Alexander Salzgaber, always known as Big Joe, passed away on May 19, 2024 at OSU in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 47. Joe was born to Michael Louis Salzgaber and Sandy Lynn Salzgaber on February 28, 1977. Joe was a cherished husband and stepdad, beloved brother, wonderful son, and an amazing friend.
Joe got his love of motorcycles from his dad and was a lifelong rider who loved taking his wife, Dee, on rides of pleasure and participating in Poker Runs for charity. Like many Ohioans, Joe was an avid, lifelong and diehard Buckeye fan. Joe's main profession was driving big rigs and he enjoyed doing the long, over the road trips...Dee didn't mind too much, as he was out of her hair for a few days.
On July 24,2021, Joe married the love of his life, Delores. Joe was the husband that every lady dreams of and Dee was always so happy and proud in her marriage to Joe. He was such a good person to her mother, Barb Taylor, family, and friends...he was loved by all and will be missed for a lifetime.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Sandy Salzgaber; father, Mike (Cheryl) Salzgaber; and brother, Michael Lee. He is survived in death by his wife, Delores Salzgaber; sister, Tonya Salzgaber; nephew, Damion Gesling; his stepmother, Cheryl Salzgaber; his stepbrother, Todd Brennan; his cousin, Zach (Jennifer) Hall; his stepchildren, Bryden (Kylie), Phalisha (Eric), and Shayla (Ryan); granddaughters, Gracie and Ellie; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Service to honor Joe's life will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Moreland Funeral Home located at 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081.
Joe will be remembered as a loving, kind husband to Dee, a wonderful little brother to Tonya, a good brother to Todd, and a loving stepson to Cheryl. Joe's laughter, love of life, sense of humor, and kindness will be missed by all.
Condolences
Courtney Taylor - May 23, 2024
Joe was absolutely awesome! He was funny and he gave such great advice he was a great person to be around he was funny caring and a little mysterious sometimes because I didn't know if he was serious or joking but above all that he was the love of my aunt Dee's life and I'll forever be thankful for the happiness and time he gave her
Michaela braun - May 22, 2024
Joe was full of life and love! He will forever remain in our hearts. The way he looked at Dee while saying I do will forever be etched into my memory. That day I hoped to find someone who loved me just as much as he loved Dee.