Joseph Charles Regis

Joseph Charles Regis
HARLINGEN, TX. -Joseph Charles Regis, age 78, of Harlingen, Texas, formerly of Waukegan, Illinois died Monday, August 13, 2007 in Cabot, Arkansas. He was born May 29, 1929 in Ahmeek, Michigan. Mr. Regis was a member of St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan, Illinois and a past member of Elks Club and Moose Lodge. He was a sports enthusiast, who especially loved football, as well as bowling, dancing, and country music. Mr. Regis loved to play cards and was a volunteer at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas during his retirement.
Mr. Regis retired from the Waukegan Fire Department as a Firefighter in 1978 after 23 years of service. He worked for the Chicago Bears Football Club for 11 years from 1979-1990, where he won a super bowl ring in 1985, of which he was very proud. He also served his country as an Army Air Corp Radio Operator from 1947 to 1950 and was part of the Berlin Air Lift.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosanna Jeannotte Regis and Charles Joseph Regis and in 1998, by his beloved wife of over 26 years, Joycenee McAllister Regis.
Mr. Regis is survived by six daughters, Suzanne (Roger) Lindemann of Eagle River, Alaska, Debra (Grant) Farrell of Lake Forest, Illinois, Susan (Leon) Anemone of Cabot, Arkansas, Robin (David) Skidmore, Sandra Regis of Australia, and Michelle Bell of Waukegan, Illinois; and one son, Richard (Helen) Regis of Australia. He was an incredibly caring grandfather of 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Regis also leaves two sisters, Theresa (Victor) Beckman and Marie (Robert) Vaught.
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