Mr. Dworak's life was full of adventures. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an Officer during World War II. After honorably serving in the military, Mr. Dworak attended and graduated from the University of Missouri-School of Journalism. He served as Senior Advertising Writer in Detroit for National and International accounts, including the Chevrolet Division of General Motors.
For over 45 years, he and his partner Robert traveled the world visiting numerous countries along the way. Throughout their travels, he captured the daily rituals of the people, jubilees and tourist attractions. He loved to share his adventures with his beloved friends and spent a lot of his leisure time sailing on his yacht.
Mr. Dworak was a member of the following organizations including the American Legion in Detroit, MI; the Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer; the Jefferson Yacht Club in St. Clair Shores Michigan; the Reserve at Lake Keowee in Seneca, SC; the Riverhill Country Club in Kerrville, TX; and a social member at Charleston Country Club in Charleston, SC and the Jones Creek Country Club in Augusta, GA.
Mr. Dworak resided in many places--most recently at Stevens Park Health and Rehabilitation. A special nod for his residences at 892 Windmill Lane in Evans, GA, St. John Towers (1 year) and the Benton House in Augusta, GA.
Mr. Dworak is preceded in death by his beloved partner of 49 years, Mr. Robert E. Habitzruther; parents, Joseph Sr. and Lilian Dworak; and his sister, Mary Haines. Survivors include his companion, Gilbert Rodriguez; his partner's nephew, Henry Habitzruther; and many dear friends.
A memorial service for Joseph W. Dworak Jr. will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 5 pm at Elliott Sons Funeral Home on Columbia Road with Pastor Marc Trimm of the Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer officiating the service. Friends will receive guests an hour prior at the funeral home. A repast will be held following the service at the Funeral Home, light refreshments will be served. Interment will be at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Seneca, S.C and Mt. Olive's Cemetery in Kansas, MO at a later date.
Mr. Gilbert Rodriguez would like to thank Dr. Fisher at Center for Primary Care, University Primary Care, Dr. Walters at Cardiology Associates of Augusta, and Dr. Sheehan at Harmonie Medical, Dr. Quarles at Augusta Urology and Associates, Dr. Epter at Augusta Pain Management, Dr. Sponseller and staff at Eye Care One the staff at University Hospital, MSA Hospice, Affinis Hospice, St. Johns Towers, Benton House of Augusta, and the staff at Stevens Park Health and Rehabilitation for their care and dedication to the well-being of Mr. Dworak.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer at 557 Greene St. Augusta, GA 30901.
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