Of Cudahy, Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, November 12, 2023, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Malensek). Loving father of Judy (Chuck) Wolter, James (DeeDee) Kotarak, Jerry (Marilyn) Kotarak and Jill (Wayne) Gestwicki. Further survived by his grandchildren, Christy (Bert) Ugrotzi, Craig (Lauren) Wolter, Jill (John) Fulton, Jason (Jess) Kotarak, Jered (Bridget) Kotarak, Alexa Nehring, Jerica Kotarak, Justin (fiancee-Celina Farin) Kotarak, Joanne (Robert) Michalski, Julie (Braylee) Brabender; great grandchildren, Jaci (Mike), Jake (Chloe), Jolyssa, Leo, Isabelle, Emmersyn, Jack, Joe, Raelynn, Josselyn; Great great grand children, Jayden and Dylan. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many good friends.

Joe and Nancy ran bars for 41 years, the latest being Joe's "K" Ranch in Cudahy. Joe was a life member of Amvets Post #4 in South Milwaukee, the American Legion, member of VFW Post No. 9469, D.A.V. and a member of the Moose Lodge No. 49. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the V.A. Fisher House-Wisconsin are appreciated.

Visitation on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9:30-12 Noon at Nativity of the Lord Parish, 3672 E. Plankinton Ave., Cudahy. Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon. Private entombment Forest Hill Memorial Park.