Joachim "Joe" Scharge, of Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019 at the age of 94 years.  Born in Germany Joe was a survivor of the Holocaust who immigrated to the United States; served in the US Army during the Korean War; and had a long career as a watchmaker and jeweler. He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Shirley; his daughter Julie Ann & husband Daniel Voss; grandchildren, Crystal Delo, Jesse Delo, Joey Delo, Erin Ruimy, and great-grandchildren Michael, Abby, Daniel, Marlee, Logan, Landon, and Sophia. Known to many as Papa, Joe never knew a stranger and was always there to lend a helping hand to his neighbors and friends that he always treated like family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the VNA & Hospice Foundation of Vero Beach, 1110 35 ^th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.  Condolences may be shared online at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.