In loving memory of

Joseph Halambeck
June 9, 1931 - July 13, 2015

Joseph Halambeck Sr., of the town of Peck, died Monday, July 13, 2015 at Eastview Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was 84 years old. He was born on June 9, 1931 in the town of Peck, a son of John and Emma (Anstutz) Halambeck.

He married Louise Servi on June 6, 1953. She preceded him in death on March 10, 1965. On February 24, 1968 he married Carol Cox. She survives.

He was a lifelong resident of the town of Peck where he operated a dairy farm for many years until retiring in 1993. Mr. Halambeck was a volunteer for the town of Peck fire department for five years and served as town Chairman for 12 years.

His hobbies included hunting and fishing, especially camping and fishing trips to Canada.

He was a member of St. Wencel Catholic Church in Neva and the Knights of Columbus Council 1002, Antigo.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Karen (Jim) Lyon of Antigo, Janice (Tom) Houdek of Bryant, Kathy (Terry) Zahl of Roberts; five sons, Stephan (Julie) Halambeck of Antigo, Joseph Jr. (Kim) Halambeck of Antigo, Dennis (Tina) Halambeck of Deerbrook, Timothy (Lynn) Halambeck of Ringle, Peter (Tanyia) Halambeck of Deerbrook; 26 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Peterka, Antigo and Alice Servi, Racine.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise; a sister Ann Adelizzi and a brother John Halambeck.

The funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at St. Wencel Catholic Church with Rev. Omer Kelley officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Thursday all at the Bradley Funeral Home.

Tributes

Terri Devore wrote on Jul 15, 2015:

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Joe was a wonderful man-I always enjoyed talking with him about the farm and life in general. Take care and God Bless."

Ron Blood wrote on Jul 15, 2015:

"Dear Halambeck Family, Our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. May special memories of your father bring you peace and comfort. Much love, Nancy and Ron Blood"

Ron & Angie Sykora wrote on Jul 15, 2015:

"Sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a good Neighbor and a good Farmer. Our prayers are with you."

Beth Emerich wrote on Jul 14, 2015:

"Carol and family~ I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Joe. I enjoyed his stories when he would come to the cancer center... you are in my thoughts and prayers, Beth Emerich"

Carol McDougal wrote on Jul 14, 2015:

"Dear Karen and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Carol McDougal"

Jackie Teal wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. I always remember all the candy he would give us.He was so kind and thoughtfuland will truly be missed by all who knew him. "

Barb Honzik wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"Our sympathy to the Halambeck family. I'm sure he is in a better place in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim & Barb Honzik"