Winston A. “Jake” Jochimsen, 87, of the Town of Holway,
passed away at his home on January 2, 2018.
Jake was born March 7, 1930 in the Town of Little Black to
Awald and Clara (White) Jochimsen. He is a graduate of Medford Senior High
School. He married Janet M. Fleischmann on May 10, 1974 in Whittlesey. Janet
passed July 28, 1994.
He is survived by his daughter: Jayne Kleinschmidt of Wausau, Grandson: Kolby
Kleinschmidt of Wausau, Brother Willard “Hank” (Patricia) Jochimsen of Eau
Claire, Sister in Law Florina Jochimsen of Medford, many Nieces and Nephews, In
Laws: Mary Lou Sauer of Mauston, Bernice Tlusty of Medford, Ethel (Gene) Kalmon
of Grand Junction, CO, Marilyn Fleischmann of Colorado Springs, CO, Elizabeth
(Jerald) Koch of Westboro, and Philip Becher of Winona, MN.
Jake is further preceded in death by his Parents, Brothers:
Wyllis “Buster” and Wayne “Shorty” Jochimsen.
Jake worked for Hurd
Window Company for a short period of time. He then went on to serve in the
United States Air Force. He served in the Supply Division, and earned the rank
of Staff Sergeant. Upon his discharge from the Air Force,
he came back to Medford and again worked for Hurd Windows. He then worked with
his family on their dairy farm in the Town of Little Black. After his marriage
to Janet he worked for Weather Shield Window Company until his retirement in
1994. In retirement Jake worked for the Federal Forestry Department, where he
mowed lawns and helped maintain campgrounds.
He was very active and supported many groups and sports
teams in town. He could often be found at local sporting events, church socials
and fundraiser events. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, baseball and
softball. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He was an
honoree of the October 2015 Veterans Honor Flight to Washington D.C. He was a
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville, and the American Legion
Post 147 and VFW Post 5729, and the Chequamegon Beagle Club.
He loved his daughter Jayne and Grandson Kolby dearly, and
treasured his time spent with them.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00, Saturday January 6,
2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. Father Michael Hayden will officiate. Military
rites will be rendered at church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery,
Little Black. Pallbearers will be his nephews: Lynn, Kurt, Roy, Bryan, Jay, Mike, and Gregg Jochimsen. Visitation will be held Friday January 5, 2017 from 4 – 7:00 PM
at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Visitation
will continue Saturday at the church beginning at 10:00 AM until the time of
mass.
Memorial donations in honor of Jake can be given to his
family for designation at later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
