October 7, 1946 - August 5, 2017 Joseph Henry Finger Sr. of D'Hanis, age 70, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Born October 7, 1946, in San Antonio, he was the son of Joseph Fritz and Leona Henrietta Poerner Finger.
He graduated from Del Rio High School and received his Bachelor's degree from Southwest Texas State University. Upon his graduation he worked in retail for five years, before joining the State Farm family as an agent in San Antonio for the past 37 plus years. One career was not enough for Joe, he and Linda also ran several other family businesses to include; The County Mart of D'Hanis, the family ranch and the San Antonio Spurs Stat Crew.
Joe was also strongly involved in his local community: he served on the school board for many years, D'Hanis Youth Association, D'Hanis Lions Club, several Holy Cross Catholic Church committees, as well as supporting local fundraisers.
He was an avid Spurs fan, loved the team and enjoyed working with his Stat Crew for the NBA and WNBA teams.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph; and Goddaughter/niece, Alexa Jo Wolf.
Joe is survived by his soulmate and love of his life of 37 years, Linda C. Rose Finger; son, Joseph H. (Leah) Finger Jr.; daughter, Kristina Finger; and stepdaughter, Karol Heinen, all of D'Hanis; grandchildren, Kaileigh Heinen, Christian Kowalik, Jayden Puente, Keira Kowalik, Jackson Cross, Carter Finger, and Sage Finger; brother, Louis J. (Sharon) Finger of Tomball; and sisters, Carolyn M. Bell of San Antonio and Jane F. (Ned) Wolf of Lincolnton, NC; and nieces and nephews.