Joseph F. Pesek

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph F. Pesek, age 83, of Carmel, Indiana. He died in peace on February 6, 2021, preceded by his wife, Mary and parents Joseph and Josephine Pesek of Omaha, Nebraska. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Joe served his country proudly. Following his return to civilian life, he succeeded in management at Union Carbide before co-founding two successful companies to benefit diabetic research. A devout Catholic, through his various business ventures, he provided employment opportunities for and was generous with bringing communities together. In recent years he was able to spend most of his time focusing on his love for the outdoors at his farm and serving God in various ways in his retirement. He was the loving father of eight children: Joseph, Liz (Guillermo), Michael, Kathleen (Mark), James, Anne (David), Julie and John (Megan). He was also grandfather to Isabel, Jacob, Sophia, Gabriel, Joshua, Grace, Mary Kate, Caleb, Charles, Natalie, Elizabeth, Chase, Andrew, Jude, Miller and Georgia. And brother to Dr. Thomas Pesek and Louise Vacek of Omaha, Nebraska. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be on February 11, 2021, 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial will be on February 11, 2021, 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, Indiana. His final resting place will be at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to: Merciful Help Center https://www.mercifulhelpcenter.org/memorial-donation