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Revision as of 16:53, 17 March 2012
Joseph B. Erben (died March 7, 2010) was a restaurant supplier, bar owner, and musician.
Erben, the son of Jamilia and Betros Erben of Birmingham graduated from Ramsay High School and the University of Alabama. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II and continued in the Air Force Reserve. He briefly worked in sales for a beverage company before becoming a restaurant supplier. After 25 years he opened Down the Hatch and became well known as the piano bar's star attraction.
Erben retired from the bar at age 65 but continued to work as a sales representative for Precision Lighting and to help his brother, Nick at the cash register of La Paree.
Erben died in 2010. His funeral trisagion was held at Holy Trinity Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
References
- "Joseph B. (Joe) Erben" obituary (March 9, 2010) Birmingham News