Joseph “Jowojo” M. Wojtkiewicz went home to the loving arms of Jesus Christ on November 9, 2014. Joe was born on December 23, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry “Hank” Wojtkiewicz and Sabina “Sally” Matelski Wojtkiewicz who precede him in death along with his sister Christine Miskanin, Uncle Victor Matelski, and Uncle Roman Matelski. He leaves behind his loving wife Ricci “Rachelle” Thomas Wojtkiewicz and their children Jason Joseph (Holly) Wojtkiewicz, Shane (Autumn) Wojtkiewicz, and Amy (Boyd) Loughridge; brothers John (Mary) Wojtkiewicz, and Frank (Aveline) Wojtkiewicz; brother-in-laws Charles “Chuck” (Ana) Miskanin, Douglas “Doug” (Susan) Thomas, James “Jim” (Suzanne) Thomas, and Stan Thomas. Grandchildren, Amanda (Johnny) Wojtkiewicz, Samantha Benton (Jimmy) Flowers, Steven Joseph Miles Benton, Chloe Analiese Loughridge, Chelsea and Chance Loughridge, Leah Wojtkiewicz, Rachelle Wojtkiewicz, Zoey Wojtkiewicz, Great Grandchildren, Wednesday Fable Wojtkiewicz, and Sophia Rachelle Flowers; Aunt/Godmother, Wanda Matelski Lovely of Chicago. Joe also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends (childhood and lifelong friend-Michael Duffy), and brothers and sisters in Christ both from The Way Home Christian Fellowship, Barstow Free Methodist Church and Southern California Conference, and Black Sheep Harley-Davidson for Christ Motorcycle Ministry. Joe enjoyed many family moments and events they shared and watching the family growing as he became Grandpa, Gramps and Papa.
Joe loved this country and his service in the Navy. He served on the Midway during the Vietnam War. After his service, he worked at numerous companies in Chicago where all three children were born. In 1979, when relocating to California, he worked proudly for the Marine Corps Logistic Base for 30+ years where he made lifelong friends. Joe was a Pastor and enjoyed serving the Lord. His vision for a High Desert Chapter for the Black Sheep HDFC M/M was birthed in 2005 and still going strong. He enjoyed hobbies such as teaching his family the traits of mechanical and wood restorations. He was a perfectionist and never believed in doing things twice. After a hard struggle from a debilitating fall in 2011, he made each moment count! So with the twinkle in his eyes (as he loved children) and the laughter that will be missed, we will love him forever and he will forever be a part of our lives.
Visitation will be Friday, November 21st at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Road, Barstow, CA 92311 from 2:00 – 4:30 PM. Services will be Saturday, November 22nd at Barstow Free Methodist Church, 800 Yucca Ave, Barstow, CA 92311 at 2:00 PM with reception to follow. Final resting place is Riverside National Cemetery and will be listed at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to PO Box 741, Yermo, CA 92398 or PMCU Barstow, CA 92311.
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