Joseph H Bouback , April 06, 1925 — May 23, 2018

Joseph H. Bouback, 93, of Rockton, IL, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2018 at Highview in the Woodlands. Joe was born in 1925 in Pontiac, Michigan. In 1944 he joined the US Army.

During a military leave Joe went to annual boat races at Rockford’s Sinnissippi Park; that is where he met his wife, Dolores (Dohse). They soon married and Joe was deployed to the Philippines soon after. When Joe returned home, he and Dolores started their family.

They had five children, but sadly lost their 2-year-old daughter from Polio. After a move to Illinois, Joe finished his training to become a Journeyman Electrician and embarked on a career of “enlightening the country”. Joe worked on many interesting projects, most notably installing the light at the top of the Belvidere Chrysler plant water tower, and wired missile silos in Wyoming.

Joe lived in Cheyenne, WY for 30 years. He retired from IBEW Local 415. He and Dolores spent their retirement winters in Yuma, AZ.

While in Cheyenne he was an active VFW member and Volunteer. He enjoyed watching baseball, camping, fishing, casinos, and traveling through the western United States visiting family and friends along the way. In 2004 they moved back to be closer to family, settling in Wautoma, WI.

Joe and Dolores celebrated 65 years together until her death in 2010. Joe is survived by sons, Joe (Pat) Bouback, Doug (Linda) Bouback, both of Poplar Grove IL; daughters, Kathy (Roger) Feucht of Janesville, WI, Cheryl (Peter) Hattrup of Spokane, WA; sisters, Mary Loper of Freeport, IL, Carol Mason of Lakeland, FL; brother, David Bouback, Detroit, MI; as well as 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; wife, Dolores; daughter, Kristine; and 5 siblings.

A very special Thank You from the family to the Highview of the Woodlands Staff for the loving and compassionate care they gave Joe. He enjoyed his time there for sure! Also to Northern Illinois Hospice.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery, Forreston, IL.

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