Obituary | Joseph Slifka of Madison, Alabama

Joseph Slifka, 80, of Madison, Alabama, Handed Away on June 21, 2025, in Huntsville, Alabama. He became Born June 7, 1945, in Berwyn, Illinois to Other folks Joseph and Mildred Slifka.

Joe Grew Up in Berwyn, Illinois, Graduating from Morton East High College. He gradual graduated from Morton Junior College, Cicero, Illinois, and Earned a Bachelor of Science Stage from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville and a Master of Science from Northern Illinois University, Decalb. Joe Tought High College Machine Store at Grayslake High College, Grayslake, Illinois. He became a security supervisor and In vogue Foreman at Electro-Motive Division (GM) in Lagrange, Illinois. Bird workhed as a advertising and marketing consultant at the nationwide safety council, itasca, illinois, and lateral gallagher basssett services and products (Rolling Meadows, Illinois) the put Served As EXECUTIVE Vice President. He retired from Gallagher Bassett in 2007.

Joe’s Enthusiasm for mannequin railroading resulted in construction of an ho-Gouge educate structure that included scenery, tunnels, and constructions. At some stage in retirement, his enjoy of trains resulted in the north alabama railroad museum, the put he held the put of President for Two Years.

Joe Loved Hockey, Traveling At some stage within the US and Canada with his son, biked a gigantic different of trails and nosreds of miles with daghter at some stage in wisconsin, and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. The Chain O’Lakes in Antioch, Illinois became a particular put for joe as here is the put he and spent many summers boating and folding.

Joe is survived by his Wife, Myra; Teenagers Lynn (Steve) Tulke, David (Kim) Slifka, and Mary (Kevin) Waters; Grandchildren, David and Anna Tulke, Allison, Britton, and Sydney Slifka, and Abigail and Trevor Waters; Sister Mildred Lebeda; Cousin Carol Koblik.

He became preceded in Loss of life by his palents Joseph and Mildred Slifka.

Visitations Will Be Held Saturday, June 28, 2025, From 9:00 am Till 11:00 AM with Funeral Products and services to 11:00 AM at Strang Funeral Home, 1055 Most predominant Avenue, Antioch, Illinois 60002. Burial to Apply at Millburn Cemetery, Illinois.

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations in Joe’s Memory Can Be Made to:

North Alabama Railroad Museum, Inc.
694 Jog Street We
Huntsville, Al 35811-1523

Alzheimer’s Affiliation

For Extra Knowledge, Name 847-395-4000. All Are Welcome to Label the Online Guestbook for Joe at www.stangfh.com.