Joseph D. Slawek, age 86, of Montello, Wisconsin, (formerly of Hoffman Estates, IL) died Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Residences on Forest Lane in Montello, Wisconsin.
Per Joes request no services were held.
Joe was born March 24, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Julia (Stompka) Slawek. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater from 1943 to 1945. Joe worked as a truck driver in Chicago, IL. Following retirement in 1964, he moved to Williams Lake, Montello, Wisconsin.
Joe enjoyed taking trips to the casino.
Joe was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 705.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Victoria; sons, Joseph and Dennis; second wife, Betty;and stepson, Dan.
Survivors:
Step-children: Ann (Dan), Pam (Rick), Tim, Denise (Scott), Sally (Rod), Laura (Mike), Bill (Karen), Carl (Eileen), Rich (Faye), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a special friend, John Lavey of Montello, Wisconsin to whom Joes family extends a special thank you for all hes done for Joe.
Also special thanks to the staff at Residences on Forest Lane for the loving care given to Joe.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.