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Joseph L. “Butch” Pakos

Joseph L. “Butch” Pakos, 61, of Omaha, NE, entered into eternal rest on July 23, 2011 at the Hospice With Heart in Glenwood, IA. He was born March 14, 1950 in Council Bluffs, IA to Joseph M. & Barbara L. Pakos. Butch graduated from Glenwood High School in 1968. He was employed with the Glenwood Resource Center for 41 years as a Resident Treatment Supervisor. Butch enjoyed classic movies, going out to eat and working in the garden. Preceding Butch in death were his grandparents and father. He is survived by his partner of 16 years, Leslie “Jim” Bohrer of Omaha, NE; mother, Barbara Pakos; sister, Angela Tyson both of Pacific Junction, IA; sister, Alice Pakos of Coin, IA: extended relatives and many friends.

Memorials may be offered to the Metropolitan Community Church or American Cancer Society.

Visitation:Wednesday, July 27, 2011
6:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Thursday, July 28, 2011
10:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

36 Condolences

  • Billie Jo and Brian Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    We are very sorry for your loss Jim. Joe was very kind and caring person. He will be missed. RIP Joe.

  • Eric & Robbie Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    We both are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe will be missed.

  • Randy Posted July 28, 2011 12:00 am

    So sorry for your loss, too soon too early

  • Sharyn Posted July 24, 2011 12:00 am

    So sorry to about Joe. He was a fantastic and caring person. Have alot of very good memories of Joe.

  • Brandie Posted July 25, 2011 12:00 am

    So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him for long but he was a great person and I loved working with him. He always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this difficult time.

  • Kim O’Connor Posted July 25, 2011 12:00 am

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Joe and found him to be have a good sense of humor. I was saddened to learn that he lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed.

  • Tina Posted July 25, 2011 12:00 am

    Joe was a great mentor to not only those who worked here but to those who lived here. He taught so many of us by his actions and his good work ethics. Words can not express the man Joe was you just had to meet him and know him to get the full sense of how wonderful he was.

  • Kate Posted July 25, 2011 12:00 am

    Sorry for your loss of Joe. He was a great person to work with and I will have lots of memories of him for the short time I worked with him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayer are with you during this time.

  • Joe ( Butch ) Pakos Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    So sorry for your loss. We have lots of happy and fond memories of Butch as we were growing up. He was always so happy and fun. We know he will be missed dearly by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts. From: Malinda and Deanna

  • Jack and Cathy T Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    Butch and I grew up together. He was a true friend, and liked by all who met him. He was a hard worker, good listener, and would offer help to all.

    We are so sorry for your loss,and you will be in our prayers. Butch will be missed,but not forgotten. His memories are embedded in our hearts.

  • deb slad Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I’m very sorry for your loss . Joe was such a special person and will forever be missed. He was witty and fun and it was a blessing to have known him.

  • Culline Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    RIP Joe, you will be missed!

  • Jo Williams Fultz Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I was sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with your families.

  • Kim A Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I am very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and supervisor.We will miss him and his sense of humor.

  • DeAnn Mueller Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Joe, he made me laugh and was a great person. Joe will greatly be missed.

  • Sherry Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    Joe will be greatly missed. He was always kind and compassionate to everyone. From our school years until now, Joe has always thought of others. I hope you can take comfort in knowing how many people knew and loved Joe.

    God Bless.

  • kasie haven Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    very sorry for your loss, joe was a very sweet and caring guy. My thought and prayers go out too all effected by his passing. May you RIP joe.

  • Heather Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    Joe will be missed by many people that love him. He would always crack a little smile after funny comments he would make that would make me burst into laughter, I’m going to miss that. Joe was a good man and a great supervisor. I’ll Miss you Joe.

  • vickie stephens Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    So sorry about your loss Joe was a nice guy.Cancer is a awful thing to watch your loved one go through.Take care Joe rest in peace.

  • Tony Harris Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    My heart goes out to all of Joe’s family and all of Jim’s family as well. I had the opportunity to visit Joe and Jim several times while he was at Clarkson Hospital this month. Joe is just fine now, free of cancer and stroke. We will surely miss him.

  • dflora Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    Joe touched everyones lives who he met he was a good man with a sense of humor. He will be thought of many years to come by all the people he knew mostly when we think of him being in a pickle! May you now rest and walk with God.

  • Connie Turner Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I was very fortunate to have Joe as my co-worker during the last 28 yrs. He was very passionate about his job, friends, and family. He earned the respect of the people he supervised and was a friend to all. May you RIP!

  • Lana Brandt Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I was always in awe of his ability to do the job he did and never hold a grudge against anyone. He was certainly a role model to me about “turning the other cheek”. He worked hard and always was about doing his job well. I do remember talks about learning life lessons in this life…..and I know he is having a great time where he is today. My sympathy to Jim and the rest of his family, we all feel the loss.

  • Linda Palmer Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    It is so difficult to watch your dear family member suffer so much. I know you would do anything to take away his pain. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Just remember he is no longer in pain. God needed his help in Heaven to watch over everyone that Butch loved. Your family is & has been in my prayers.

  • Frank & Lulu Truhlicka Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    Sorry to hear about the loss of Butch, I am sure he will be missed by all. Lulu and I have many fond memories from times gone by. May he rest in peace.

  • Mary P Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with with you all. Lots of good memories! I will miss you always Joe.

  • Kim Kelleher Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    Jim and Family, Words cannot describe the loss you have endured. Though I only knew Joe for the 3 yrs since I have been on the hill. There are many great memories that I will carry with me of Joe. His sense of humor, caring and professionalism made us all appreciate him so much. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. He will be sorely miss by all. God Bless you Joe, and may he live through us in all Eternity.

  • Alice W. Posted July 26, 2011 12:00 am

    I didn’t get to know Butch very well, but we did play as kids and I remember those times at Aunt Barbara’s house. We never kept in touch but I did think about him often. He was my age and too young to pass, he had many more caring things to do in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Angela,Jim and family.

    Peace be with you!

  • Teresa Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe was one of a kind and will be missed by so many.

  • Matt Kinney Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    I am very sorry for the loss of such a great man. Joe was a great person to work for and to get to know. He always made work easier when he was around. He will be missed. See you when I get there Joe.

  • Shelley Foster Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    Jim, I can’t begin to understand what you are going through right now. Just know I love you and my thoughts and prayers have been going out to you and Joe, for quite some time.

  • Rob and Sherry Wallace Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    To Jim and Joe’s family I pass along the Wallace famlies sincere condolences.

  • Jamie Brasuhn Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    Sorry for the lost of a wonderful man and also a hard working man. Joe will be missed but even more important he will always be remembered. Thoughts and prayers are with the family throught this grieving process. Now may he rest in peace.

  • Kevin Posted July 27, 2011 12:00 am

    I’m very sorry for your loss. Joe was very kind and caring and will be missed.

  • Mary Wadle Steinberg Posted July 30, 2011 12:00 am

    Joe was a beautiful human being in every sense of the word. It makes me sad to think that I took him for granted, as if he would always be around. Take care, Jim.

  • Nancy Benton Posted August 4, 2011 12:00 am

    I worked PM’s for years before I went nightwatch. Joe was very good at his job and a thoughtful person. He will be thoroughly missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

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