Joseph P. Stremplewski, age 74, Decorated Vietnam War Veteran of the U.S. Army passed away in his home on March 19, 2018. Joseph is survived by his Beloved Wife Barbara (nee Kowalski) Son Todd (Jenni) Stremplewski. Cherished Grandchildren; Madison, Ava and Cole. Loving sisters Bernadine (the late Albert) Henrikson; Rita Stremplewski and Brother Philip (the late Ruth). Many dear nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Anna Stremplewski; his brothers Buddy and Bob and his sisters Mary Ann Trakas and Helen Knopp. Visitation Monday, March 26, 2018 from 3-8 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home, 6620 West Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (773-586-7900). Funeral Chapel Service at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Ridge Funeral Home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.