- Alfred V. Jochman age 80, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2014 after a battle with leukemia. Al was born on July 12, 1934 to the parents of John and Mary (Ellenbecker) Jochman. Al grew up on a farm in Grand Chute and attended Appleton (West) High School before joining the U.S. Army. Following his return from the army, Al married Ruth (Knutson) on August 31, 1955. They made their home in Appleton and raised two children, Richard Jochman and Elizabeth (Jochman) Ebben. They were married for 55 years until Ruth's passing on January 1, 2011. Al worked as an insulator in Local 127 for 28 years and was privileged to enjoy over 21 years of retirement. Al enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, especially trimming trees and cutting firewood. Throughout his life, Al enjoying collecting and viewing antique tractors and cars and attended many car shows. He will be remembered by his friends and neighbors for his willingness to assist in any neighborhood project and for his giving nature and charismatic personality. Alfred is survived by his son Richard Jochman and his wife Julie (Miller) Jochman and their children Hannah and Tyler Jochman, his daughter Elizabeth (Jochman) Ebben, her husband Daniel Ebben and their children Johnathan, Amanda, Christopher and Kaitlynn Ebben. He is also survived by a brother David Jochman (Barbara), sisters Esther Kempen, Ruth Brantmeier, Joyce Anderson (Bill), sister- in- law Margie Jochman and brother- in- law Richard Nichols and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents Al is preceded in death by his wife Ruth (Knutson) Jochman, a brother Robert Jochman, sisters Eleanor Brecklin, Helen Last her husband Willard and Nancy Nichols, brother- in- laws Donald Kempen and Lloyd Brantmeier. He is also preceded in death by a special nephew Bruce Brecklin. A funeral service and visitation will be held Thursday, August 21st, 2014 at Zion Lutheran Church, 912 N. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54911, to commemorate and celebrate Al's life. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m with Reverend Lloyd Luedeman officiating.
Alfred's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. William Conkright, the nurses and staff at Fox Valley Hematology & Oncology, as well as the nursing staff at St. Elizabeth's hospital who assisted in his final care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those seeking to honor Al's life would consider a donation to the American Cancer Society in his memory.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 19, 2014
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1934 - 2014 (80 years)
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