Joachim W.

Moeker

Joe Moeker passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 96 on November 9, 2026, in Tulsa Oklahoma with his family by his side. He was married to Caecilia Moeker (Fehr). He was born on June 9, 1930 in Harriehausen, Germany. He is preceded in death by his parents Alwin and Martha (Nolte) Moeker, his sister Gisela Haase, and his wife Caecilia Moeker (Fehr)

Joe is survived by son Felix Moeker and his wife Debbie, daughter, Beatrix Hathcock and her husband Greg, and son Urs Moeker and his wife Kathy. His grandchildren are Kristin Stendahl, Eric Moeker, Casey Hathcock, Kyle Hathcock, TJ Hathcock, & Marc Moeker. His great grandchildren are, Lexi Aguirre, Silas Aguirre, Kynzi Aguirre, Anders Moeker, Ana Moeker, Oliver Moeker, Mary Stendahl, and Sarah Stendahl.

Joe started his career as a journeyman electrician at a cement factory. When Joe decided he would like to attend an "electrical college" he was fortunate that the owner of the cement factory paid for his entire cost of college and living expenses. His first job after completing his electrical engineer degree was with Siemens, the largest electrical power manufacturer in Germany.

A year later on vacation in Switzerland with his sister, her husband and friends he decided to stop by the Switzerland's largest electrical power company, Brown Boveri, in Baden, Switzerland, and see if they were hiring. To his surprise he got an interview, tour, and a job offer by the end of the day. This is where he met Caecilia. They were married on June 6, 1957, in Switzerland's Black Forest.

They lived in Switzerland briefly before a job transfer moved them to Quebec, Canada where their son Felix was born. About three years later a company in Tulsa, Oklahoma was having difficulty with the Brown

Boveri electrical switch gear and the German instructions and prints. A mutual associate made an introduction and a new adventure presented itself, so they moved to Tulsa. This is where their daughter Beatrix and son Urs were born. Two years later they move back to Klingnau, Switzerland, to be close to Caecilia's family. After another 2 years, they decided they liked Oklahoma and moved back to Tulsa. In Tulsa they raised their three children, supporting them in Scouting and sports they struggled to understand. They were also very active in the local Swiss club where they made many close and lifelong friends.

Twenty years later, with all the kids out of college, Joe was looking for a new challenge and accepted a position with Square D in Murfreesboro Tennessee where they lived for 36 years. Joe retired in 1998 at the age of 68, he really enjoyed his work.

After retirement Joe and Caecilia made trips back to Germany, to see his sister. They also went to Hawaii, Alaska, as well as trips to visit their children and grandchildren scattered throughout the United States. Joe was a member of his local wood working club and spent much of his time pursuing his woodworking hobby, building furniture, a large gazebo complete with electricity and a ceiling fan, and very fancy cedar fencing around the yard. Even though Joe never took up golf, he did thoroughly enjoy "puttering" around the house. Joe and Caecilia had a wonderful group of neighbors that got together frequently for barbeques and trips to local dinner theaters.

In later years both Joe and Caecilia spent their time tending their yard, landscaping, and flowers. They also enjoyed their daily walks along a nearby river greenway path.

In their final years, Joe and Caecilia moved back to Tulsa, Oklahoma so they could be close to their caring and loving daughter Beatrix.

Graveside services will be on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 am at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa OK.