Joseph Frank Slovak
Joseph Frank Slovak, 75, of Santa Fe, TX, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at his home, fortified by the Sacraments of the Church. He was born on December 8, 1942, in Clay Center, Ohio. Joseph graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1964 and earned a Masters degree from Iowa State University. He served in the Army for two years in Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he was a first lieutenant in the Gunnery Department. After working thirty-five years for Shell as a staff research chemist he retired. He shared his life and Faith with his wife, Irene, for fifty-two years until her death two years ago. Never hesitating to volunteer his time and skills at church or to anyone in need, never putting himself forward, Joseph impressed everyone he met by his gentleness, discretion, goodness, and nobility—virtues reminiscent of his patron saint.
Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; mother, Rose; and wife, Irene.
He is survived by his daughters Julie Voelkel and Sarah Slovak (Sr. Marie Sabina); brother, James; and sister, Elaine.
Joseph’s family will receive visitors from 6:00-7:00 PM, Monday, October 29th at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson. A Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM. A Requiem Mass will be said on Tuesday, October 30th at 10:00 AM at Stella Maris Catholic Chapel, 1131 Delaney Rd., La Marque, Texas 77568 with burial following at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery. A reception at Stella Maris Catholic Chapel will follow after the burial.
I knew Joe very well. He and I graduated in 1960 from Genoa Area High School. Joe was the best man in my wedding. He was always a very kind person and I am sorry to see that he is gone. God Bless you Joe, and I am sure that you are with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Sincere condolences go out to the family. Please find comfort and hope in the guarantee that soon death will be no more (Rev. 21: 3, 4) and the exciting promise that those we have lost will be reunited with us again (Acts 24:15 & Psalms 37:29).
We never dreamed during our wonderful spring visit that Uncle Joe would join Aunt Irene in the fall. May they rest in peace together and may perpetual light shine upon them. Deepest sympathy and love to the entire family.
May he sleep the sleep of peace, and may God’s love comfort the Slovak family in this, their time of need.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you have our most sincere condolences.
Respectfully,
Doug Wyrwich
Mr. Slovak was a wonderful friend to my dad. He had such a kind, sweet smile that was a perfect example of everything he stood for. I will never forget the time he helped my dad build a walkway in the heat of the summer with that same smile on his face. That was him, selfless and happy to do charity for others.. and I will always think so highly of him. May he Rest In Peace, and my condolences to all of his loved ones. May God bless you Mr. Joe!
From the class of 1960 at Genoa Area High School, goodbye, Joe. I’m happy that friends were able to have lunch with Joe this past summer. So kind and mild mannered, he will be fondly remembered. Our condolences to his family. Rest in Peace.