Found peace on Sunday, September 23, 2007, age 71 years. Beloved husband for 44 years of Phyllis (nee Freund). Loving father of Steven (Kelley) Roncke. Proud grandpa of Jacob and John. Fond son-in-law of Leona Freund. Dear brother of Ann (Robert) Polewski, Judy (Richard) Rosynek and the late Alice (Jack) Drees. Brother-in-law of Jerome (Mary) Freund. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home WED, Sept. 26, 4-7 PM. Funeral Service at 7 PM. Private interment and military honors at Highland Memorial Park. Joseph was a retiree of Plennes Inc., a 50 year member of Laborers Union Local No. 113 and a U.S. Army veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association are appreciated. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 S. 27th St. 414-282-6080