Christopher R. Jochum

FRIENDSHIP - Christopher R. Jochum passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison surrounded by his loving family. Christopher was born in Racine on March 3, 1952, to Harold and Catherine (nee: Johnson) Jochum. Christopher served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era from January of 1970 until January of 1973. A graduate of the Marine Corps' prestigious Sea School, Sergeant Jochum was assigned as the Non-Com- missioned Officer in charge of the Flag Marines aboard the USS Chicago and the personal Orderly and Driver for Admiral W.P. Mack. Christopher was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Star, the Sharpshooter Rifle Shooting Badge, the Marksman Pistol Shooting Badge, and letters of appreciation in 1970 and 1972. Chris retired from Laddish Tri Clover in 2001 after 25 years of service as a Machinist. He was previously employed at Twin Disc and Wisconsin Metal Products. Chris was an avid fisherman, a member of the World Championship Kiltie Drum and Bugle Corps during the late 1960's and early 1970's, he enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his dog, Sassy. Chris is survived by his children, Eric and Sarah Jochum of Racine; his grandchildren, Heather Wahl, Randi Olson, Guendolyn Hynde, and Edward Pritchard of Racine; and his siblings, Daneen Merten and Kathleen Goldmann of Racine and Michael Jochum of Anaheim, Calif. He is also survived by seven nieces, one nephew, seven great- nieces, and three great- nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, a brother-in-law, a niece, a nephew, and a step- daughter. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Simmons Island Park, 5100 Simmons Island Road, Kenosha.