Joseph Solbach

Joseph A. Solbach, 82, of Lafayette, died at Heritage Healthcare, West Lafayette 1:25 A.M. Thursday Sept, 25, 2008. Born in Lafayette February 1, 1926, the son of the late Anton and Augusta Golla Solbach, he was a life long Lafayette resident. He married Mary Alberta Donaldson in Lafayette August 7, 1976, and she preceded him in death January 16, 2006. Mr. Solbach was a graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School, and attended Purdue University. He was a locksmith for St. Elizabeth Hospital 53 years, retiring January 14, 1993. Mr. Solbach was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church; a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree; and a member of the Association of Locksmiths of America. Surviving is a step-daughter, Vickie Francis (husband James) of Lafayette. Friends may call from the Rosary at 9:15 AM until 10:30 AM Monday at HAHN-GROEBER FUNERAL HOME 1104 Columbia St. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Fr. Dan Gartland officiating. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery. Also surviving is a granddaughter, Courtney Marie Francis. Preceded in death by 2 sisters, Sister Theresa and Sister Antonia Solbach. If friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Medical Center. www.hahngroeberfuneralhome.com