Joe was born in Superior, Wisconsin on April 22, 1937 to Joseph & Gale Simrak. He was married to Sandra (Sandy) Church on June 23, 1974 in La Mesa, California. Joe proudly served his country in the Navy. He served from 1954-1962 as a radioman and also operated U-boats. Joe had a great career in quality assurance in both the medical and aerospace industries from the 1950's through the end of the 80's.
Joe's hobbies included building and flying R.C. Gliders, fishing, bicycling, off roading, boating, board games and jigsaw puzzles.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children Joe, Bob and Tom; grandchildren Chris, Joey, Richard, Stephen, Crystalin and Brian; great-grandchildren Blake, Wesley, Stella, Deanpaulo and Emerald; siblings Sharon, Earnie and Pam.
A memorial service for Joseph will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, 10940 East Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248. A committal service will occur Thursday, July 20, 2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com for the Simrak family.
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