Joseph W. Urick, Sr., 64, passed away in his home on July 14, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born March 22, 1961, in Racine, WI to Glen and Jeanette (Bertelsen) Urick. Joseph married the love of his life, Irene Guardiola, in 1980. He retired after over 30 years in construction and was a member of the Local 113 Union. Joe had many interests both indoors and outdoors. He loved nature up north going fishing and hunting- getting many deer and even a bear. He enjoyed his bowling league and was proud of his 300 game. He also played darts, pool, and golf. His dog, Sierra, was a beloved companion.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Irene; children, Joseph (Courtney) Urick, Jr., Mathew Adam (Austin) Urick, and Alan (Julie) Adams; grandchildren, Joseph Urick III, Liam Urick, Anthony R. Urick, Jr., Alan Adams; and great-grandchild, Ayva S. Urick; his parents, Glen and Jeanette Urick; siblings, Jean Weber, Donald (Terri) Urick, Katherine Urick, Shari Urick, and Larry Urick (Donele Jones); and Irene's siblings, Corine (John) Visser, Gloria Rivera, Robert Guardiola, Rosemary DeArment, Victor (Jeana) Guardiola, and Guadalupe Guardiola.

Joseph was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Robert Urick; brother, Glenn Urick; brothers-in-law, Ken Weber, Mario Rivera, and Paul DeArment; sister-in-law, Juanita Guardiola; parents-in-law, Guadalupe and Eulogia Guardiola; grandparents; Ray and Cora Bertelsen.

A visitation will take place at Miller Reesman Funeral Home on July 25 from 9am – 11am with a memorial service to immediately follow.

The family would like to thank Aurora Cancer Infusion Clinic and Aurora Hospice for the extraordinary care they showed Joe.