Joe Dvorak

Joe Anton Dvorak, age 87, of West, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at West Rest Haven.

A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard.

Joe was born January 16, 1939, in West, the son of Willie and Emilie (Dirba) Dvorak Sr. He attended schools in Ross and West. On July 1, 1967, Joe married Elsie Mraz in Penelope, beginning more than 53 years of marriage filled with family, shared memories, and a lifetime of standing by one another. Elsie preceded him in death on March 24, 2021. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption and a member of SPJST Lodge #66. A hardworking and dedicated man, Joe held several positions throughout his life, including employment with Burlington Mills in West, security guard for General Dynamics, and a cabinet maker with Imperial Furniture and L.L. Sams, where he worked for 27 years. Joe enjoyed gardening, reading, and looking for bargains at garage sales. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who took great pride in his family. His children and grandchildren were his greatest joy, and the time he spent with them was always something he deeply treasured.

Joe is also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Dvorak, Henry Dvorak, John Dvorak, and Willie Dvorak Jr.; and a sister, Lucille Dudik.

Survivors include his children, Mark Dvorak and wife Charla of West, Tina Janke and husband Greg of Clifton, Molly Gerik and husband John of Abbott, and Anita Murphy and husband Jason of Abbott; grandchildren, Jessica Brown and husband Chad, Ryan Teague and wife Audrey, Edward Teague, Chase Janke, Lauren Castanon and husband Daniel, Kyle Gerik, Will Gerik, Allison Nardell and husband Layton, Madison Murphy, and Bryson Murphy; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brown, Briley Brown, Levi Teague, Lainey Teague, and Lincoln Teague; sister, Agnes Rochen and husband Winslow; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Kyle Gerik, Will Gerik, Chase Janke, Bryson Murphy, Greg Janke, and Jason Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Cemetery Association or St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption for Masses.