Joseph M. Stimac
Joseph M. Stimac, 87 of Bradys Bend died Saturday at his home.
Born Jan. 20, 1931, in Roseville, he was the son of Anton and Karolina (Kovacic) Stimac.
He served in the U.S. Army for two years as a corporal stationed in Alaska.
Joe was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Bradys Bend.
Joe worked all of his adult life, 67 years, for the now called “Dewey Family Trust,” then called Dewey Estate and Dewey Gas Co. The love and respect he had for the three generations of Deweys, Edward R., Edward S. and Elizabeth Levey Dewey, was unparalleled.
Joe also worked for National Fuel Supply for 21 years while still working for the Deweys, retiring in 1999. After, he worked for Seneca Resources, Kaylor Gas and Benny Landers Oil and Gas.
Joe loved spending time on “the Hill.” He will be remembered for writing the story of his life in a book titled “The Man on the Hill.” He also enjoyed his wife Jennie's cooking, especially her cheese strudel and he always enjoyed trips to Cleveland to visit his mother. The time spent with his children, grandchildren and the enjoyment he received from being their father and grandfather was his proudest achievement. His love for them is eternal.
The untimely death of his son, Carl, was the most difficult tragedy to overcome. There wasn't a day Joe did not shed a tear over his loss. Joe always thought of his family first, a man who worked all of his life for those he loved dearly.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Jennie Stimac of Bradys Bend; two daughters, Desiree Stimac of Pittsburgh and Laura (Bill) Reddinger of Bradys Bend; three sons, Joseph Stimac Jr. of Chicora, Michael (Chris) Stimac of East Brady, and Matthew (Jill) Stimac of Bradys Bend.
He is also survived by five grandsons, Michael (Felicia) Stimac, Anthony Stimac, Matthew (Kiersten) Stimac, Joshua (Chelsy) Stimac and Adam Reddinger; two great-grandsons, Jack and Will Stimac; four great-granddaughters, Lucy, Lola, Cecelia and Charlize Stimac; two brothers, John Stimac and Edward (Joyce) Stimac; and two sisters, Ann Konig and Diana (Ray) Vidrick.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Carl; four brothers, Tony, Tom, Victor and his twin, George; and four sisters, Caroline, Dorothy, Helen and Mitzie.
STIMAC — Friends of Joseph M. Stimac, who died Saturday, March 3, 2018, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 707 Kellys Way, East Brady.A parish prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John Butler officiating.Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.The Stimac family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Carl Stimac to the Spinal Cord Society, 19051 County Highway 1, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537-7609.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.
