Joe Wallukait

Joe Wallukait, age 50, passed away from cancer peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Joe was born April 9, 1973, to William and Sherri (Dishman) Wallukait. He was a long time chef for many years, and was the “hashbrown guru” at Waveland Café in Des Moines. He was a football fan, especially the Chicago Bears, and enjoyed shooting pool and golfing. He loved his family and friends above all else.

He is survived by his father, William Wallukait; siblings, Chris Wallukait (Deana) and EricaAnn Wallukait; children, Madeline Wallukait-Steiner (Westin), Dillon McMahon, Blake Heiss (Destiny O’Connor), McKayla Frisch (Dan Webb), Angel Wallukait (Cam), and Aryn Wallukait; grandchildren, Delilah McMahon, Haisley Heiss, Adelyn Olson, and Corbyn Webb; companion, Christine Cook; ex-wife and friend, Tina McMahon; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Sherri Wallukait; infant sister, Angel Wallukait; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2024, also at Hamilton’s, and will be followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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