MESSAGE FROM THE BURGESS (08/02/2017)

Post date: Nov 22, 2017 2:28:58 PM

It is with great sadness that I must report that Rosemont Commissioner Joe Wiles has passed away…

Joe was a Rosemont Commissioner for 20 years and will be sorely missed. Please keep Joe's family in your prayers. The following is an excerpt from the Frederick News Post (07/29/17). Click here for the full article.

“Joseph William Wiles, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Kline Hospice House after a year long battle with cancer…Joe lived a life of giving and sharing. He willingly sacrificed his time, effort, and talent to benefit others, both family and community. Outwardly he was such a quiet, sweet and serious guy, but he was also fun to be with and he had a dry sense of humor. His favorite saying was always "Have a nice day". He graduated from Brunswick High School in 1965 and went to work for the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD as a Grant Research Clerk, retiring after 30 years. He took his job very seriously, but many times for fun he would ride his motorcycle down 270 to NIH in Bethesda. After retiring, he bought a black and gold scooter and matching helmet and locally became known as "The Bumble Bee". After retiring he worked part time for the Brunswick Crown Service Station for almost 15 years…Joe was an active member of the Brunswick Moose Lodge #1582/Family Center, holding various offices over the years, including that of Governor several times. A dedicated supporter of Mooseheart, he also attended many District meetings. He was extremely proud to have achieved the Moose's highest honor of the Pilgrim Degree. Joe always loved and respected our Veterans. He was a member of the Brunswick American Legion Post #96. Joe was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1136 in Brunswick, having many long time friends in that organization. Some of Joe's favorite things were his trips to Ocean City with Patti and Frank Zintek and driving Walter and Jean Baker to and from their Florida home via RV. He also enjoyed Elmer and Mildred Van Fleet at the Creekside Inn and Steiner's Hill. He lived in the upstairs apartment for a number of years. He had a great time on that snow covered hill, not on a sled, but in a canoe! Joe enjoyed life and friends and family. He contributed much and will forever be loved and remembered by many.”