Joseph Paul Wojak, 82 of Bull Valley, formerly of Des Plaines and proud veteran of the United States Army was born May 29, 1931 in Melrose Park to the late Paul Bruno and Teresa (nee Ventrella) Wojak and passed away August 29, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the beloved husband of Carolyn nee Dettlaff; loving father of Deb (Robert) Whisler, Richard “Rick” Wojak and Lauren Wojak and cherished grandfather of Bridget Meskauskas, Mark Meskauskas, Montana Young and Skylar Young. Visitation will Friday, September 6, 2013 from 3-8 PM at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home 2000 E. Northwest Highway Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said Saturday, September 7 at 9:15 AM at the funeral home and proceed to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights for funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Entombment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Contributions to Rainbow Hospice, 1550 Bishop Court, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.