Joseph M. Wohlrab, age 83, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He was born July 14, 1939, in Chicago, IL to Joseph John & Florence Wohlrab.

Joseph served his country with distinction as a sharpshooter in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged from the military and went on to pursue a career in education. He became a teacher at Immaculate Conception in Elmhurst, where he had a positive impact on countless students. After a few years of teaching, Joseph decided to change career paths and joined the Department of Treasury (IRS), where he worked for 37 years until his retirement in 2000.

Joseph was an avid hunter and spent much of his free time in the great outdoors. He was a member of the VFW in Glendale Heights for 36 years, where he enjoyed spending time with his fellow veterans and supporting the local community.

He is survived by his wife for over 12 years, Norma Wohlrab; his sister-in-law Connie Wohlrab; and his nieces: Erin Jearls, Jeane Harvey & Kristen Baer.

A visitation will be held at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment & military honors will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois on Tuesday, May 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial gifts may be directed to VFW Post 2377 , 142 Army Trail Rd., Glendale Heights, IL 60139.

Family and friends may sign a guest book HERE . For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.