Joseph D. Kauchak

Joseph D. Kauchak, age 75, of North Port, Florida, formerly of Highland, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nina; three children: David (Michelle) Kauchak of Lakewood, CO, Nancy (George) Evans of North Port, FL, and Denis (Judy) Kauchak of Chesterton, IN; two grandchildren: Morgan and Mitchell Evans; five brothers: Bud (late June) Kauchak, George (JoAnne) Kauchak, Jerry (Maureen) Kauchak, Pat (Barb) Kauchak, John (Libby) Kauchak; two sisters: Evelyn (late Frank) Haas, Kitty (Dick) Thompson; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Evelyn Kauchak; four sisters: Marion Kovacik, Loretta Daffron, Myrna Samms, Francis Kauchak; one brother, Bill Kauchak. Joe was a retiree of the Lever Bros. Co., Hammond, IN, with 26 years of service. He was also retired from Amoco Oil Co., Whiting, IN, with 15 years of service. He was a 1952 graduate of Hanna High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion, Whiting, IN. The family will be having a private memorial gathering to celebrate his life. To the world, he was just one, To us, he was all the world. Memorial donations may be made to TideWell Hospice of Venice, 220 Wexford Blvd. Venice, FL 34293.