Spearfish - Joseph (Joe) Robert David Vonsik, Jr, 75, Spearfish, SD died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 after a brief illness at the Dorsett Health Care Center in Spearfish. He was born October 15, 1936 at Avella, PA to Joseph Sr. and Rose Vonsik. He married (Melva) Jean Hildebrand (Mitchell, SD) on June 15, 1960 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD. Joe retired honorably after 23 years of service in the Air Force. Upon military retirement Vonsik's moved to Gillette, WY where he worked for Dowell Oil for one year and retired from Amax Coal Company (Belle Ayre Mine) after 23 years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and NRA. Joe and Jean then moved to Spearfish, SD to enjoy retirement. He belonged to the Spearfish Senior Center where he was a volunteer for many years during the Sturgis Rally Breakfast, and for their rummage sales. He is survived by his wife Jean of 52 years; children, Doug (Bonnie) Wudel, Mike Vonsik, Kelly (Bob) Grant and Brenda Vonsik; grandsons, Chris (Jennifer) Vonsik, John Wudel, Stephen Wudel, Kirk Grant, a granddaughter, Kelly (Tim) Bischof; great-grandsons, Cole Vonsik, Zachary Bischof, and Alexander Bischof; a brother, Mike Vonsik, Harrison City, PA; a sister, Dolores George, Bentleyville, PA. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Tom, Ed and Bill (Monongahela, PA); and in-laws Jim and Beaulah Hildebrand (Mitchell, SD). Upon Joe's request cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Northern Hills Hospice and Spearfish Senior Center.