Joseph "Joe" L. Stoklasa

Joseph L. “Joe” Stoklasa, 78, town of Hewitt, passed away peacefully with his children by side on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 31, 1944 in Wausau son of the late Joseph and Selma (Winters) Stoklasa.  Joe was married to Jean Felch and later divorced but remained good friends over the years.

For many years Joe was a truck driver at Wausau Homes.  Some of his favorite pastimes included deer hunting, watching NASCAR, riding his 4-wheeler, and spending time with friends at the local taverns.

Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army as a combat engineer from 1962 until 1965.

Survivors include his children, Brad (Kim) Stoklasa, Wilmington, North Carolina and Becky (Craig) Kallies, Suamico, three grandchildren, Bryce and Brady Stoklasa and Carter Kallies, his former wife and friend, Jean and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd Stoklasa and a sister, Dolores Beck.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Sixth Street funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

Because Joe’s attire for weddings and funerals was always a nice pair of jeans, the family not only welcomes, but encourages everyone to dress in your best denim.