Richard M. Jueschke

1945 - 2010

Richard Jueschke passed away quietly on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, following complications of heart surgery.
Richard was born in Tucumcari, N.M., on Dec. 11, 1945, he was 64 years old. He grew up on the family ranch at Amistad, N.M., where he attended and graduated from high school in 1963. He continued to live on the ranch and at one time had a windmill repair business, with his brother, Wayne.
He moved to Elko, Nev., in June 1971 with the family, when his Dad sold the ranch in New Mexico. They left behind a lifetime of family and friends who hated to see them go. He and his, dad, Glenn Combs, opened a welding shop in Elko which quickly became C & J Horse Trailers. They introduced the gooseneck stock horse trailer to the area and before long had earned a solid reputation for their design and workmanship. They made most anything a rancher would need - if it could be welded or fabricated from steel, they made it. It is not uncommon to hear a story about how Glenn and Richard built a C & J trailer for them, years ago, and they are still using it. Their trailers are the sturdy ones that take the everyday beatings of constant use; the paint may be worn out, but the welds and steel are still going!
When Glenn died in 1986, Richard and his wife, Dianna, continued on with the business and phased it into many kinds of fabrication, not solely horse trailers, while keeping the reputation and quality of C & J Trailers. Richard eventually sold the business and retired to Emmett, Idaho, in August 2001. He had wanted to be near a creek to fish, own land that he could have a few cows, his horses and a mule or two, and of course, the dogs. He got all that in rural Emmett and enjoyed it, plus more than he ever dreamed of.
He made many new friends with his "salt of the earth" honesty, and genuine personality that he was born with to share. He never knew a stranger and would give you the shirt off his back, or swap a story at the drop of a hat. His contagious smile left no one out and he was very tenderhearted to anyone, or an animal that was hurt. He enjoyed country music and loved living life to the fullest, and did most things in life he had ever wanted to do.
In the last few years he was very proud of the flowers and successful garden he grew, and took up canning and making pickles - in his shop. He couldn't weld any more, so he made pickles! He had been a steak, 'tater and gravy man most of his life, and loved good food, so growing and canning foods went right along with that. In spite of his declining health, life was good for Richard, he made it simple and enjoyable.
He is survived by his wife, Dianna, married since Dec. 28, 1974, his three brothers and their families, Wayne and Betsy Jueschke, Elko, Nev., Wade and Darlene Combs, Sayer, Okla. and Coby and Lori Combs, EI Topia, Wash,; his stepson, Rick VanSickle and family of Dayton, Nev.; step daughters, Candace VanSickle and family of Sparks, Nev. and Kaylene Lureaus and family of Pocatello, Idaho; a dear friend, Sharon Bixler, of Emmett, who called him "Dad," and he considered her his daughter.; and his family and friends in New Mexico who have kept him in their hearts all these years who also are saddened by his leaving.
Richard was known by many, and loved by most. Those same people will miss him very much and his best wish would be for them to remember him with a smile and to express good will to those they meet. His family will be telling stories for time to come and will remember him as their hard working, funny "Uncle Richard."
He was preceded in death by his birth father, Paul William Jueschke; his mother, Wallene Combs; and Glenn W. Combs, whom he called Dad, and the only Dad he ever knew.
Per Richard's request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on July 31, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their home on Honey Lane in Emmett, for anyone who wishes to come smile awhile and be in the company of family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, condolences or cards may be sent to his wife, Dianna or any of his brothers, as you knew them at Dianna Jueschke, 2990 Honey Lane, Emmett, ID 83617.