Joseph Federkins, age 94 of Mount Prospect passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday December 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Yvonne Federkins nee Plechsmid for 66 wonderful years. Devoted father of Joseph F. (Marianne) and John C. (Jennifer); loving grandpa to Kyle (Erin), Jessica, Jacob, Trevor, Nicholas, Kevin, Brian and Rebecca; great grandfather to Landon; dear brother of Olga (the late William) Frickensmith. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Federkins and sisters Anne (Donald) Phetteplace and baby Irene all of Racine Wisconsin.
He proudly served in the United States Navy Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
Joe was a skilled carpenter and always took pride in his work. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local #839 for 64 years.
Joe will be remembered for his kind, gentle ways, devotion to his family, quick wit and loving sense of humor.
Visitation Saturday December 22, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., (at Northwest Highway) Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60630.