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James Edward Yochim
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
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James Yochim Obituary
09/07/1934 - 11/12/2025
James Edward (Jim) Yochim , 91, of Houston, Texas passed from this life on November 12, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1934 to Marian and Vincent Yochim in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Jim Yochim died on November 12, 2025. He was married to Dolores M. Laskowski of Erie, Pa. for 69 years. Mr. Yochim graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School (1948), Millcreek High School (1952) in Erie, and The Penn State University (1956, BS Engineering). He was a member of Theta Xi Fraternity. He joined the Gulf Oil Corp. after graduation at the Philadelphia Refinery. In 1957, he was drafted into the US Army and served at the Army Chemical Center at Edgewood, Maryland. He held numerous management positions within Gulf until his transfer to Chevron with the buyout in 1985. Again, at Chevron he served in a variety of management positions both in California and Texas.
He retired from the Chevron Corporation in 1996 after 40 years of service. He was a Charter Member of Council 8482 of The Knights of Columbus and a Life Member. He was also a 4th Degree Knight.
Jim and Dolores had 8 children, Beth Luke (Austin, Texas), Mark Yochim (Australia), Suzanne Yochim (deceased), Kathleen Krueger (Bryan, Texas), James Vincent Yochim (Conroe, Texas), Jennifer Barnes (Houston, Texas), Amy Brawley (Houston, Texas), and Patricia Yochim (Houston, Texas). They also have 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
He loved his Wife - Dolores, his 8 children, his 14 grandchildren and his 11 great grandchildren and he loved God. He also loved The United States of America, The Pennsylvania State University and traditional country music.
Service information:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
19222 TX-249, Houston, TX 77070
Visitation: 9:30
Rosary: 10:00
Memorial Mass: 10:30
In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Mercy Center, Prince of Peach Catholic Church, 281-469-2687 in honor of Jim Yochim.
Arrangements are entrusted to Klein Funeral Home-Champions. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.kleinfh.com
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Charlotte Berg
November 17, 2025
Jim was a gruff bear outside and a caring teddy bear on the inside. I met Jim through work and became friends shortly after meeting. He and Dolores were special to myself and so many others. He was the most patriotic man I have ever met. Love and prayers for Dolores - Jim is already celebrating with Our Lord Savior Jesus Christ
Carolyn Hinch
November 16, 2025
I worked for Jim about 20 years. He was the best Boss I ever had. He gave you so many opportunities to succeed and always supported his people. He loved his family and Country. I was blessed to work with Jim so many years. Carolyn Hinch
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18
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Community
19222 Tomball Pkwy,, Houston, TX 77070
Nov
18
Rosary
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Community
19222 Tomball Pkwy,, Houston, TX 77070
Nov
18
Service
10:30 a.m.
Prince of Peace Catholic Community
19222 Tomball Pkwy,, Houston, TX 77070
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