Joseph W. Rezek - Roberson Funeral Home

Joseph William Rezek

October 28, 1937 - December 29, 2020

A celebration of Joe’s life will be planned when all can safely attend.

Joseph William Rezek, 83, of Lake Suzy and former resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on December 29, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19. He passed peacefully in the arms of Ann, his loving wife and best friend of 60 years. Joe was a loving, trusted and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend whose positive attitude and spirit will be greatly missed.
Joe was raised in Astoria and Port Washington, NY. After earning his BS of Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), he earned his MS in Environmental Engineering from Harvard University. A Professional Engineer in 13 states, Joe established Rezek, Henry, Meisenheimer & Gende, Inc. in Libertyville. The company specializes in designing wastewater and water supply systems, and which recently celebrated 50 years of business. Joe, a PE and Board Certified Environmental Engineer during retirement consulted for Alliance of Lake Suzy Homeowners Association.
Joe served as director of several Chicago-area banks, past president and board member of the Libertyville Rotary and Charlotte Harbor Rotary Clubs, a member of the Charlotte Harbor Parrot Head Club, and a lifetime member of the Elks. Joe was a board member of Kingsway Country Club, where he and Ann were members for over 30 years, where he had two holes-in-one. When Kingsway was sold, they were welcomed at Twin Isles Country Club in Punta Gorda.
Joe was a life-long athlete, who at the age of 17, as a pitcher, tried out for the Brooklyn Dodgers and pitched for RPI. After retirement, he was a 20-year captain for the Florida State Golf Association Rating Team. Joe was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Libertyville and San Antonio Catholic Church in Port Charlotte.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Louise (Martin) Rezek and is survived by his college sweetheart and wife Ann (McKeefe); daughter Susan Frund and husband Jonathan of Sewickley, PA; son Joseph Michael Rezek and wife Michele of Palmetto Bay FL; daughter Laura Phillips and husband Michael of Pickerington OH; grandchildren Kyle, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Joseph, Megan, Evan and Rosa; brother Geoffrey Rezek and wife Jacqueline; sister-in-law Ellen McKeefe; and nephews Christopher Rezek and Joseph Paul Rezek and their families.
Passionate about family, education, sports, music and community, Joe enthusiastically raised money for the Charlotte Harbor Rotary Club’s educational scholarships. As president of the Peace River Harvard Club, they annually honored Charlotte County’s Distinguished Teacher Award recipient. Joe dedicated much of his retirement to fundraising and golf, often combining the two, heading up charity golf outings.
Donations can be made to the Joseph Rezek Memorial Scholarship, c/o Port Charlotte Rotary Foundation, PO Box 494801, Port Charlotte FL 33949. Annual scholarships will be awarded to Charlotte County students going to college. A celebration of Joe’s life will be planned when all can safely attend.
Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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A celebration of Joe’s life will be planned when all can safely attend.

Joseph William Rezek, 83, of Lake Suzy and former resident of Libertyville, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on December 29, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19. He passed peacefully in the arms of Ann, his loving wife and best friend of 60 years. Joe was a loving, trusted and devoted husband, father, grandfather,…

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We are deeply sadden by Joe's passing. Our hearts go to to Ann and family and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

We miss you, dear friend.

I was shocked when I saw the obituary as we have been isolating for a long time now and haven't been out and about. We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully some day this nightmare will be over and we can see each other again.

If we were asked to imagine what the qualities of a good friend are, we could do no better than to remember Joe. HIs kindness, his caring compassion, his willingness to offer comfort and assistance, and his wit--for certain!--will remain with us forever. And Ann, you were and always will be his perfect partner. We so cherish the both of you and will forever. We love you.

Rest in peace, my friend. Condolences, Mrs. R. You are in our prayers.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I am so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. He always had a kind word, and thoughtfully spoken man. I admired him tremendously,May his deeds on earth forever be a blessing to all of those he served.

I am saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. Joe was a kind man. May angels walk with you today and always.

Ann I was sorry to read of your husband’s passing. I do not know you but in reading the obit became very curious. My aunt Janith McGraw lived in Libertyville and passed away in 2002. She retired as the librarian at the high school Her husband Howard was a banker in Chicago and passed away several years before my aunt. With all this just wondering if your paths had crossed. Again my condolences. My phone number is 941-286-1637 if in fact you knew them.

My heart aches for you Ann and your family. There is a hole in my heart but I have many great memories from my annual trips to Florida. Joe will be remembered fondly and prayers for his family.

We are praying for you all during this difficult time. Joe was a kind, caring person who loved people.:)

Life well lived and was well loved. Prayers to all.

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to the rezek family i am so sorry for the passing of joe he was a very nice man i would like to send my condolence's and prayers please if would like to send a message my email is bjdkiss@gmail.com long time friend brian denne

to the rezek family i am so sorry about the passing of joe rezek i would like to send my condolence's and prayers to everyone joe was a nice person and fun to be around i will be here if anyone would like to talk or my email address is bjdkiss@gmail.com and again i am so sorry friend brian denne

We are so sorry to hear of your tremendous lose. Joe was a great man, mentor, and role model for a lot of people, especially our group of friends. He will be greatly missed by many. We are so fortunate to have had him as a part of our lives. Our thought & prayers are with you and your family

We love and miss you so much! You and Ann have played a major role in our life. Words can’t express our sorrow of not being able to see you here on earth again. RIP til we meet again.

My deepest sympathies to the entire Rezek family. As a friend of the Frunds, I had the pleasure of getting to know both Joe and Ann during their visits to Sewickley. Many laughs were shared and memories made. I hope knowing how many lives Joe impacted in positive, meaningful ways offers some small comfort during this difficult time.

Gary and I want to send our deepest condolences to Ann and the whole family. Words cannot express how we feel or heal your wounds. Joe was an amazing man. His loss will be felt by all of us who knew him. God be with you and bless you.

Joe was one of a kind. He knew how to have a great time and how to do the hard work. He is someone I could depend on whether it was for fun, Rotary, or Kingsway events. Somehow I know he will have a list of things to do when we see him on the other side.

Joe was a wonderful man and member of our community. He was fun to be with, immensely intelligent and was always first in line to look out for and to offer help to others. It was a privilege to know him and count him as a trusted friend and Rotary colleague. We will never forget his humor when we went to baseball spring training together, partnered in golf or when he was a regular attendee at our Rotary trivia nights. Similarly, how willing he was to give up his time to mentor our daughter Ellie about the college interview process or to support and encourage our daughter Kate's musical exploits. Joe was simply a fabulous guy who will be missed tremendously and who willl always remembered fondly. Condolences and deepest sympathy to Ann and all of Joe's family and friends.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Joe was one of a kind ! He knew how to have a great time and put in the hard work. He is someone I could always depend on whether it was for fun, Rotary or Kingsway events. Somehow I know he will have a list of things ready to do when we see him again.

We are so sad to lose our very dearest friend. His excitement and zest for life will always be dear to us. We have adopted the rest of the family, so look to some wonderful memories as we look back at great trips, food, celebrations, music and special times for us all. God Bless Ann and all the Rezeks, Phillips, and Frunds.

We had many great golf rounds with Joe & Ann, including one at Arcadia Bluffs in Arcadia, Michigan. We ran many golf tournaments together and have "moments to remember" when Joe's computer crashed at Green Blazer time. We will miss him.

Ann and family, Words can't begin to express how we feel on the loss of a longtime and good friend. We send our love and sincere sympathy to all. May you find comfort in your memories.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.