Joel Francis Goslawski, age 62, of Oxford, Wisconsin died on July 6, 2012 after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin.
Joel was born October 19, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Sylvia (Klein) Goslawski.
He graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in Vietnam.
Joel owned and operated his own construction business and worked as a full time carpenter and several other related trades.
He married Nancy Lund on June 23, 1986 in Portage, Wisconsin. This past June 23rd they celebrated their 30years together with an anniversary Mass officiated by Father Ivan Torres.
Joel enjoyed life to its fullest and taking care of animals, especially his special dog Zeeba.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph & Sylvia Goslawski and grandparents John & Lillian Klein.
Joel leaves behind his wife, Nancy; sister, Carol Marie; Son, Bryan & Son, Eric
He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, other relatives & friends
Nancy and the family of Joel:
It was difficult for all, but mostly for Joel. Peace be with you all as Joel is now gone to a more peaceful place and the battle is done. God be with you.
Bryan and Family, Sending my sincere condolences.May you find peace and strength knowing he is no longer battling and is free from all pain. You are in my thoughts.
Nancy, Bryan, Eric and Carol,
Our sympathy and love goes out to each of you. Joel fought two battles courageously, Vietnam and cancer. May he receive his just rewards now in Heaven. Rest in peace, cousin.