Dottie Hempel For Ralph Simon
I knew Joanne and the Hempel family since I was around 5 - that makes it well over 60 years. We all go back to Menlo Road in Shaker. Joanne was a true friend in every respect. There aren't adequate words to describe her many qualities and accomplishments. Joanne came several times to participate in lunch time forums I had for students in the middle school where I taught. Her 'ask the doc sessions' were both educational and meaningful to adolescents. I heard more than one student say, 'I wish she were my doc'. Regrettably, I'll be unable to pay my respects as I am out of the country, but her memory is a blessing to all that had the privilege of knowing her.
Ralph Simon