Joe Tomas Kovar Jr.

Joe Thomas Kovar Jr age 94 died September 30, 2026. Born to Joe and Francis (Kabela) Kovar, the youngest of 5 children (Monroe, Leonard, Allan, & Lorraine). He served in the Navy during the Korean War and married Jadine Linville in 1957. They were married for 53 years until her death. They raised three boys.

Joe is survived by his children Allen (Karol) Slavik, Jay (Alice) and Jerry Kovar. He was a loving and devoted husband and father.  He was most proud of his family, which had come to include multiple grandchildren (9) and great grandchildren (7).

He continued his service to the community through the VFW post 4146 until the time of his death. 

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