Wojtonik, Joseph M. 78, of Aurora, CO formerly of Chicago. Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Margaret Daliege Wojtonik, loving father of Debbie Spillan and Jim (Luanne) Wojtonik, all of Aurora, CO., brother of Bernice Sommerfield of Kenosha, WI, grandfather of Matthew and Michael. Memorial Mass Saturday, January 20, 2007, 9:30 a.m., St. Christina Catholic Church on South Homan Ave., Chicago. Joe was a proud recipient of the Purple Heart and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to National Jewish Medical & Research Center, P.O. Box 17169 Denver, CO 80217-0169. Friends may go online at www.Legacy.com to sign his register book. 
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Troy
December 24, 2020
I worked with Joe for many years at Rocky Flats. He was a very proud and easygoing person. The epitome of a great coworker. His laugh was something that was warm and welcome at the card table at lunchtime. I miss him.
Joan Forkin
May 24, 2007
Aunt Marge, Deb and Jim. I am so happy that Uncle Joe's wishes to reside at Arlington Cemetery have been fulfilled. I saw the pictures and was so moved. I could just imagine being there. I hope it helped you all to end it that way. I think of my Mom and really she is never gone. I talk to her and know her spirit is with me all the
time. Please find contentment and know that your husband and your father are watching over you too. My prayers are always with you. Love, Joan
Bill Schroedle
April 1, 2007
Joe was the best,his laughter was contiagous, his outlook on life and his one liners, made everyone's life a little easier getting through life's everyday problems. I knew Joe for over forty three years and always shared our views on life and its problems. Although our political views weren't always the same, we never argued. We shared many things, since we married into the same family and spent many days with the family outings. You will always be remembered and the world would be a great place, if there were more people in the world like you. I will never forget you.
Kathy Schroedle
April 1, 2007
Marge, Joe was the greatest, we always had a great time when we were together. He will be missed forever.
John Becker
January 24, 2007
Margie, Debbie and Jim -
While I haven't seen Uncle Joe in many years, he has been in my mind often and his influence still guides me in life today. The last time I saw him, I had just gotten out of the Navy and Margie and he were in Chicago visiting. We shared a couple of beers at one of the neighborhood joints (we were supposed to be going to pick up dinner for everyone at Grandma's). He asked about my military service and my plans for the future. He encouraged me to find a job/career that I enjoyed and one that I was proud of. We talked quite a bit about work ethic and the importance of doing a job well.
As someone who is very proud of his military service during peacetime, I can only imagine the immense pride that Joe felt about his service to our country during the Korean War. I think it very appropriate that his final resting place will be at Arlington in DC. It has truly been my honor to have known Joe and to have experienced his guidance, example and, most important, his sense of humor.
My successes in life have been the culmination of the guidance I’ve gotten from others. Uncle Joe’s words and advice have been with me throughout those successes. I will miss him very much. Love, John
Mary Belliveau
January 19, 2007
Uncle Joe - Your gift to make people smile was like no other and I will never forget that distinctive laugh of yours. Take my mom out for some polka dancing, she'd like that.
Mickey and Kathi Daliege
January 19, 2007
Until we meet again, we'll always have memories of that wonderful sense of humor, and those laughing eyes!! Heaven can't help but be a happier place these days!
Renee Becker
January 18, 2007
I hope God has cable because the Cubs are going to take it this year and Uncle Joe cannot miss it!
John Griffin
January 18, 2007
Marge, Debbie and Jim
I was very sorry to hear about Joe passing away. I can always remember him laughing and smiling all the time. He always was willing to help and do it with a smile. I remember Judy talking about all the work he did by your mom's house and doing it happily. I think it's wonderful he will be at rest at Arlington National Cemetery, he was very proud, and rightly so, of his great service to our country. Although I have not been able to see him in many years I will really miss him.
Colleen Becker-Sullivan
January 18, 2007
Aunt Marge, Debbie & Jimmy~
Every time I saw Uncle Joe, he had a smile on his face. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
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david daliege
January 18, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bernice Sommerfield
January 17, 2007
Love you - you'll always be in my heart and in my prayers. Your loving sister, Bernice.
Jan Schwager
January 17, 2007
Godfather, I have many fond memories of you growing up in Chicago and have thought of you, Aunt Marge, Debbie and Jimmy often over the years you've been in Colorado. I especially remember your sense of humor and how you made us all laugh. God bless, I'm sure heaven is a funnier place now that you're there.
Pat Annicks
January 17, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Margaret DiCaro
January 17, 2007
You were the BEST uncle any one could ever have and I am glad you were mine. We could always count on you to go on the water slides and rides with us when we were younger. Not many people can say that they had an uncle that would do that with them at 60 years old! We had some really great times together which I will never forget.
I love you and will miss you forever.
Bargot
Joann Bahl
January 16, 2007
Joey, You were and are the consummate gentleman. Ever the welcoming smile, please have a seat, can I get you something to drink, always accompanied by a chuckle. Joe is a free bird now, riding 'shotgun' with Matt on some silver birds..Deb and her clan are like family to us, love, Joann, Ed, Jenna, and Katy Bahl
Mary Breyer
January 16, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how hard this is. I will always remember the smile that greeted me when we got together. Joey will be greatly missed he was a wonderful man.
chuck and beth lane
January 15, 2007
what a wonderful man..he did so much for mary and gave of his time freeley and graciously..our prayers and love to marge and family..in god"s blessings..
MARY NOBEL-HOLOMON
January 15, 2007
FOR THE SHORT TIME I KNEW JOE IN THE ICU I CAME TO CARE AND RESPECT A GREAT DEAL FOR HIM. I WILL MISS OUR MORNING COFFEE AND WEATHER REPORT AND THE GREAT SMILE HE GREETED ME WITH EACH MORNING.
Paul, Kermit, & Jay Breyer
January 15, 2007
Our sincere condolences to the family during this tramatic time. Joey will be missed.
Michael Canham
January 15, 2007
Joe was a kind and patient man who was always a gentleman and grateful to those around him. I was honored to know him and appreciated his confidence.
Julianne BREYER
January 14, 2007
Your sincere & gentle spirit will live on in all who were graced to have knowne you. You are missed, but not to be forgotten. My prayers are with you & your family. May God's peace & love surround all of your loved one. My deepest sympathy, Julianne
Julianne BREYER
January 14, 2007
I will always remember the warm, sincere smile you offered to all. Your gentle spirit will live on in the memories of everyone who knew you & is greatly missed. My prayers are with you & your family. In God's Love, Julianne
Fred, Sandy & Cody Ward
January 14, 2007
To a wonderful person and friend, you will be sadly missed.
lynn conner
January 13, 2007
if i could pick someone to be my dad or just a good friend i would have picked you joe. love lynn from aurora.
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