Joseph "Joe" John Waselak

Joseph John Waselak, Jr. of New Brighton, MN earned his eternal wings on December 4, 2025 at the age of 69 after a brief illness. Born on February 20, 1956 in Minneapolis to Joe and Barb Waselak, Joey was their third child and first son. He grew up on the North side of Minneapolis attending St. Bridget's Catholic School and Patrick Henry High School where he graduated in 1974. Following graduation, Joey held a variety of managerial hospitality positions before he realized cooking was a passion. He started working as a chef at his parents' restaurant, Leon's Supper Club in Columbia Heights, where he remained an integral part of the staff and experience until it closed in 1994. He then started his career as a U.S. Postal Carrier, where he stayed until an injury on the job forced him to resign. Following his injury and numerous back and neck issues, Joe started working part time selling pull tabs at various locations in the Twin Cities area, which he did until illness caused him to stop in October. Joey's love language was food - preparing and serving it to family and friends. He took great pride in watching others enjoy his recipes and creations. Joey loved spending time with his family and friends, and his great nieces and nephews brought him an incredible amount of joy. Joey was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Sr., in February of 2025. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his mother, Barbara Waselak. Siblings: Kathy Hartley, Debi (Jerry) Hubbard, Michael Waselak, Paul Waselak, Patti (Jim) Aune, Mary (Paul) Ullom and Becky Korsunsky. His nieces and nephews: Mike Hubbard, Barb (Paul) Lofgren, Courtney (Jason) Wetherbee, Jessica (Brandon) Klein, Jennifer (Ben) Mahlik, Stephanie (Mike) Bergeron, Samantha (Dan) Schmidt, Nolan (Kiana) Frink, and Eli Waselak. Great nieces and nephews: Danika, Calvin, Haik, Miles, Wren, Emerson, Harriet, Greta, Mabel, Daphne, Louise, Mila, Rilan, Hugo, Emmie, Evelynn and McKenzie. Our family will never be the same without our Joe, Joey, and Uncle Doe Doe! A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am, Saturday, Jan 24, 2026, with visitation one hour prior at Church of St Paul, Ham Lake. Washburn-McReavy.com Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000

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Joseph "Joe" John Waselak

February 20, 1956 - December 4, 2025

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Joseph "Joe" John Waselak

February 20, 1956 - December 4, 2025

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