Joe Thomas Fronek, 83, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:10 A.M., Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Joe had been a truck driver.  He was a United States Army Veteran and was a member of the Teamster Union.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog pickles.  Joe played accordion and enjoyed wood working.
He was born January 2, 1940 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Joe and Ruth (Horn) Fronek Jr.
Joe married Ruth Ann Glidewell in 1982 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on March 11, 2023.
He is survived by seven children - Sara Fronek-West and significant other Jacob Schubert of Du Quoin, Scott A. Hartleb of Tamaroa, Terry J. Hartleb and wife Patti of Tamaroa, Aaron L. Hartleb and wife Laurie of St. Louis, MO, Carolyn Fronek of Tamaroa, John Fronek of Florida and Rick Fronek of Indiana, eighteen grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brothers - Richard Fronek and David Fronek.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Jim Endsley officiating.
Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service on Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.