ferred to him fondly as Joe Pa. He shared twenty years of marriage and decades of a loving friendship after with Lori Jolin. Joe is survived by his beloved kids, Mike (Christen) and Lindsay Polasek; mother, Patricia Polasek, and nephews, Steven (Tracy) and Kevin (Jodie) Polasek. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Phillip Polasek; and sister-in-law, Barbara Polasek. A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr. Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Friday, June 15, 2018. A Celebration of Life will follow at the COME BACK IN, 508 E. Wilson St. downtown Madison. In lieu of flowers memorials may be gifted to UW-Madison Carbone Cancer Center. Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. (608)-221-5420 To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.gundersonfh.com/obituaries/Joseph-P-Polasek-Jr?obId=3111928#/celebrationWall