Mike Juchem

In Loving Memory
Michael "Mike" Juchem
June 4, 1948 - September 15, 2021

VISITATION
Sunday, September 19, 2021
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

PRAYER SERVICE
Sunday, September 19, 2021
5:30 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Monday, September 20, 2021
10:30 A.M.
Wallingford Cemetery
Wallingford, Iowa

Michael Edward Juchem, son of Edward and Syvilla (Eggert) Juchem, was born June 4, 1948 in Wesley, Iowa.  He received his education in the Wesley school system.

On April 7, 1969 Mike was united in marriage to LeAnn Pesicka in Algona, Iowa.  They were blessed with three children.

Mike began trucking with Holiday Express in Estherville in 1983.  He did long haul trucking for thirty nine years and most recently had delivered COVID-19 vaccine to Indiana.  Mike was awarded the honor of Driver of the Year twice.

Mike loved attending dirt track races all over the state.  He also enjoyed fishing and going to the casino.  He loved listening to the Rolling Stones and CCR and spending time with his Chihuahua and Pomeranian dogs.

Mike passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Palo Alto County Hospital at the age of 73.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Syvilla Juchem;a son, Michael Lee Juchem; three grandchildren, Cheylyn, Shania and Shayla; and a sister, Patty Ann Juchem.

He is survived by his wife, LeAnn of Graettinger, Iowa; his children, Bob Juchem and his fiancé, Mandy of Estherville, Iowa and Christi Schafer-Millikan and her husband, Wade of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Michael, Steven, Charles, J’lyn, Nikki, Jessica, Lacee, Tyler and Elizabeth; great grandchildren, Bentley, Rylee, Amelia, Karlie, Sophia, Ellieaunna, Maylie, JaKhai, Javele, LaShanti, La’Vaya and Zayven; two brothers, Don Juchem of Oregon and David Juchem of Estherville, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home