Joseph John SKUDLAREK

24 SEP 1923 - 9 OCT 2014

• BIRTH: 24 SEP 1923, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
• DEATH: 9 OCT 2014, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska

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[N16540] Joseph John Skudlarek, Sr., 91
September 24, 1923
Omaha, Nebraska
October 9, 2014
Omaha, Nebraska

Joseph was born September 24, 1923 to Joseph and Lucille Skudlarek. After serving in Army during World War II, and being awarded a Purple Heart, he married Philomena "Pal", in 1949. She would be his Pal for 65 years. Joe passed from this earth October 9, 2014. He was a World War II Army Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, a member of Knights of Columbus and Fourth Degree Chalice Club, Bellevue Assembly. His beloved wife "Pal" survives him. He also survived by son, Joseph J. Skudlarek of Omaha; daughter, Barbara Ann “Buffy” Bartos (spouse, Bernie) of Minnetonka, MN; five grandchildren: Jay Skudlarek, Andy Skudlarek (spouse Nicole), Dan Skudlarek (spouse Nancy), all of Omaha, Bern Bartos (spouse Tina) of St. Louis Park, MN, and Caitlin Brinkman (spouse Brandon) of Bloomington, MN; 7 great-grandchildren: twins Noah and Faith, Jacob, Hannah and Addison, all of Omaha, Parker Bartos and Baby Boy Bartos (due any day), both of St. Louis Park, MN; sister, Delores Kirchofer of Omaha; sisters-in-law: Pat Skudlarek of South Bend, IN, Rita Stoysich and Frances Bukowski, both of Omaha, and Delores Fortwengler of Parkers Prairie, MN; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lucille Skudlarek; Pal’s beloved twin, Felicia; his sister, Mary Jean Feichtinger; brothers, Robert Skudlarek and Bernard Skudlarek.Visitation begins Sunday, October 12th at 5 pm at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with Vigil Service to follow at 6 pm at the church. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 13th at 10:30 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Entombment, Calvary Mausoleum with military rites by Benson VFW Post 2503. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Thomas More Catholic Church or your favorite charity. Joe’s work is now finished. God and St. John Paul II have called him home. With peace and love, we say farewell to Pal’s husband; Buffy and Joey’s Dad; Grandpa, Great-grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, as he rests now in eternal heavenly peace. Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann Dworak & Cutler in service to the family.