Thomas Jochem

Thomas Martin "Tom" Jochem, Sr., 79, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in San Jose, CA to the late Irene Kinss Jochem and was married to the late Ruth Ellen Jochem.

Tom was a self-employed carpenter, an avid hunter and he enjoyed the outdoors.

Survivors include his sons, Thomas "Marty" Jochem, Jr. and wife, Terri, T.J. Jochem and wife, Carla; step-daughter, Debbie Tripplett; grandchildren, Josh McCormick, Heather Jochem, Danielle Shipley, Olivia Jochem and Thomas Jochem III; great grandchildren, Erin McCormick, Mikal Luke and Lily-Anne Luke; sister, Marge Stokes; brother, John Jochem; sister-in-law, Murline Atherton and husband, Larry. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and two brothers.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.