Joseph A. Macke was beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. Macke (nee Brown), loving father of James (Suzanne) Macke, Barb (Reid Sikes) Macke, David (Andrea) Macke and Carolyn (Barry) Ross, devoted grandpa of Chris, Betsy, Laura, Luke and Lance Macke, Will, Graydon and Evan Sikes, Jessica, Elliott and Austin Ross, dear brother of Clare, Francis and Rita Macke and the late Justin, Leonard, Mary and Robert Macke. Monday, December 20, 2004. Age 79 years. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 AM, at St. Simon the Apostle Church 825 Pontius Rd., Delhi, OH, 45233. Visitation at the Church from 9:30 AM until time of Mass. If desired, memorials may be made to the Hamilton County Special Olympics, 4777 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 19, Cincinnati, OH, 45227.