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Joe Totusek Obituary
Passed away peacefully on April 7, 2011 at the age of 91. He was born in Omaha, NE and is survived by Ellen, his wife of 66 years. He is also survived by daughter, Lynn Gile (Roy) and son Torger Totusek (Laura), along with grandchildren, Heather (Neil), T.J., R.C. and great grandchildren, Oliver and Alistair. In addition, he is survived by sister Elsie Dasovic and many other family members in Omaha. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Margaux Totusek. During WWII, Joe was part of the 91st Bomb group, 322nd squadron. He was stationed in England where he met his lifelong sweetheart. He thoroughly enjoyed his 30 years in the Air Force which included many tours in Germany and England. After his Air Force retirement, he continued working at Williams AFB, where he opened and operated the plating shop. His spare time was spent hunting, fishing and repairing cars and boats for family and friends. Many thanks to the staff at the Arizona State Veterans Home for their care during his time there. Service will be Thursday, April 14, at 10:00 am at Lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa, AZ. www.lakeshoremort.com. Honor Guard and Burial following at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Cave Creek, Arizona.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Gile
April 5, 2019
Miss You, Mom and Roy everyday. Love You Lynn
Lynn Gile
April 26, 2011
Terry, thank you so much for the recollection and memory of my Dad. It was so very like him to stop and give a hand when needed.
April 21, 2011
My fondest memory of Joe was once when my car was stuck on the side of the road outside of the WAFB gate. The only person to stop and help me and my screaming baby was Joe. It was a relief to see he was a friend of my dad's (Jon Stone). You were a great guy and will truely be missed. Terry Stone Johnson (Hebron, Ct)
Bob & Betty Day
April 12, 2011
We will truly miss you at the "Chief annual gatherings". Fly high our friend, you are in the best of hands.
Toni Wyatt
April 12, 2011
Thinking of you......................Toni & Brian ( England)
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