Blohm, Joseph

Joseph E. Blohm, 56, of Neenah passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his home of natural causes. He was born June 20, 1957 son of Alvin and Florine (Wachtendonck) Blohm.

Joe was a 1975 graduate of Seymour High School and a 1979 graduate from St. Norbert College in De Pere. He retired from U.W. Oshkosh in 2013 where he was Director of the University Books & More and Director of Parking Services. Joe said, "He was the most hated man on campus!"

He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Blohm, Oshkosh; parents, Alvin and Florine Blohm, Seymour; sisters: Judy Blohm, Mary (Jeff) Skinkis, Marsha Vande Hei; brothers: Mike (Mary) Blohm, Mark Blohm, Jim (Cory) Blohm, Matt (Deb) Blohm, all of Seymour; John Blohm (special friend Candy Webster), Green Bay; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Paul Vande Hei.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. and will continue at St. John's Catholic Church, Seymour on Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com

Friends and relatives will remember his humor and generosity. He loved people especially being a member of the Neighborhood Gang and he always put students first at U.W. Oshkosh. Mother hopes you will forgive her for burning your baseball cards.

You will never ever be forgotten.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Jun. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Blohm

29 Entries

Michele Knapp-Pingel

June 18, 2014

Our sympathy to Mark & the whole Blohm family,we just learned of your loss. God watch over all of you during this difficult time, you are in our thoughts & Prayers!
Love,
Keith, Logan , Luke Pingel & Michele Knapp-Pingel

Jeanne Steinbruner

June 14, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Blohm family and friends. I worked with Joe at the Bookstore for 4 years. He was full of quiet laughs, quick quips and patience, and I'l remember him as one of my favorite bosses.

June 13, 2014

Joe
Always a smiling face and a kind word. Thank you for your goodness. Peace.
Sue Neitzel

June 13, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was unfailingly understanding and supportive of the Children's Center! I never knew Joe was from Seymour. I graduated from Seymour High as well. Sandy Kust

June 13, 2014

Over the years my interaction with Joe was limited to brief "how is it going" type of conversations when we would happen to cross paths in Reeve Union. He always struck me as a warm, friendly, caring person. Never had a bad work to say about anyone. Had a great smile. He will be missed greatly on campus.

Cathy Kinsman-Porter

June 12, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Blohm family. Joe was such a wonderful man to work for at the Bookstore, quiet but fun!! May you feel Gods hands wrap around you in this difficult time.

Lori Develice Collins

June 12, 2014

After laughing uncontrollably at your remarks at Jim Chitwood's retirement reception, I remember requesting your stand up comedy services for student events! And while I have so many similar memories, in which your humor lit up the room, the memories closest to my heart are those of a very serious Joe, genuinely listening to student concerns and advocating on their behalf. While you were too humble, and held yourself to unreasonable expectations at times, please know your impact was extraordinary.

Darlene Werner

June 12, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to the Blohm family. I am so sorry for your sad loss. All of the tributes to Joe clearly tell what a remarkable person he was as he is so fondly remembered by people who knew him. I will hold you all in my thoughts and prayers as you struggle through this difficult time.

Nancy Bielak

June 12, 2014

Joe was always a gentleman, friend and mentor throughout the many years that I worked for him. As a boss he was a supportive and understanding leader, always willing to listen. "One of the great ones" is how I will remember him. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

Michelina Manzi

June 12, 2014

Joe was a campus treasure: kind, generous, always thoughtful and incredibly flexible. He supported many worthwhile campus projects with little commotion. He got "stuff" done. My condolences to Joe's family.

Lynn Haase

June 12, 2014

My sympathy to the Blohm family. We were neighbors in Seymour growing up and I remember what a funny/nice guy he was. So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Suzanne Gove Ihrig

June 12, 2014

I worked for Joe at the University Bookstore for my entire college career. He was a great boss, one of the best. Always understanding and patient, and what a sense of humor! We had a lot of laughs on the job. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

June 12, 2014

A man of integrity, Joe was one of my best friends on campus. He lived by the motto "Put others first," and he demonstrated this graciously for both faculty and students.

ted balser

June 12, 2014

it was always the best of times with joe, he even hired me.

Krystal Bluma-Vruwink

June 12, 2014

Joe was always the person you met in the hallways of school and could put a smile on your face just to see him. What a sad time for his family and friends. May God give you strength to accept this loss. Prayers and love to his family and friends.

Benjamin Richardson

June 12, 2014

Although he will be missed; he will never be forgotten. He will always be remembered with a smile or a chuckle; it is impossible to have really known Joe and not smile about him. Just the thought of him, his personality, all the quips and jokes make me smile even now. Joe never cared much about leaving a legacy, but I know he did anyway. I know his legacy will be all the times he makes me and everyone else he knew smile whenever we think of him and all of the times that smile makes our day just a little bit brighter.

Lynn Freeman

June 12, 2014

We've lost a friend to students, a positive energy on campus and a funny man. So sorry to learn of this.

Gail Marciniak

June 12, 2014

Joe was always friendly and kind to everyone he met and had a great sense of humor. So sorry for you loss.

Tom Grogan

June 12, 2014

Joe was an exceptional and thoughtful colleague of action, accomplishment and humility. His focus remained on serving students first.

Susie Gustke

June 12, 2014

Joe was a wonderful,humorous individual on campus. He was very supportive of the athletic department and staff members. It was a pleasure to know him.
He will be greatly missed, but remembered fondly.

Jeanne Foley

June 12, 2014

Joe was a funny, sweet, congenial man that I got to know when we were on Senate of Academic Staff at UW Oshkosh. My heart goes out to his family.

Mary (Koepp) Krahn

June 12, 2014

One can't begin to talk about Joe without mentioning his sense of humor, dedication to his work and just a great guy to know. A very sad day/time. He will be truly missed.

Carolyn Bauer

June 12, 2014

Joe was a wonderful human being and a delight to work with. I feel privileged to having known him.

Dana Robinson

June 12, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of Joe, He was a great person

Emery Coonen

June 12, 2014

I knew Joe from High school sadly we lost touch and just regained that connection a short time ago His humor and personality will be missed He was a great friend will be sadly missed

Alex Abendschein

June 12, 2014

Joe was a wonderful person and I am grateful to say that I knew him well during my time at UW Oshkosh. When I first met Joe in a parking meeting, I left feeling so mad at him… Soon after I started working with Joe very often and quickly learned how difficult of a job he truly had. Working with Joe soon became a pleasure and I am proud of the friendship we created. Students at UW Oshkosh often do not realize the impact that Joe has had on our campus and the legacy in which he leaves behind. I am saddened by the news of his passing and offer my condolences to Joe's family and the UW Oshkosh community during this difficult time. I will always remember you Joe and hope to emulate your grace and dignity in the work that I do with students in the future. Thanks for the time we had together.

Jenny Borgmann

June 12, 2014

Liz-

We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man and we always had a lot of laughs when he came to our office. We are here for you today and always.

Michael Melland

June 11, 2014

I worked with Joe for ten years prior to retiring as Police Chief at UW Oshkosh (Director of Protective Services). Joe was one of those 2 or 3 people you meet in life that always could bring a smile to your face. I'll never forget his sense of humor, and ability to find some small silver lining in every situation. My condolences to Joe's family.

Rick Hillman

June 11, 2014

Joe will be missed by all of the UW Oshkosh family. He had a difficult job to do and he did it with grace, class and a wonderful sense of humor. As a retired member of the Oshkosh Admissions Office I will always be grateful for how Joe helped us year after year. We pray for him and for all of his family at this most difficult time.

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