Joe Kostak was born June 4, 1932 in Ennis, TX to James and Annie (Hubacek) Kostak and Passed from this life on October 11, 2023 in Crowley, TX. Joe proudly served his country in the US Army from February 10, 1953 to February 9, 1955. He was honorably discharged from the reserves on January 31, 1961. Joe married the love of his life, Charlene on September 19, 1959. Soon thereafter they built their forever home in Red Oak. Joe was a successful businessman; he mastered the challenge of being a business owner by owning and operating three successful auto parts stores in Dallas and Lancaster, by connecting with people and always being willing to help those in need. Joe enjoyed farming and working the land each day. After working in the parts store all day, he would go home, eat supper, and climb on his tractor to get in some farming before going to bed. Joe loved to travel the world with his lovely wife and their best friends, the Byrums. Joe loved many things, but his greatest love was the time he spend dancing the evenings away with his beautiful bride Charlene.