Service Information
Leo J. Jochum, age 101, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe, with interment following in the Glencoe Catholic Cemetery in Glencoe.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., 1 hour prior to the service, ALL at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe.
Obituary
Leo J. Jochum was born on September 12, 1924, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the son of Anthony and Nellie (Connelly) Jochum. Leo was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith in Glencoe and was a graduate of Stevens Seminary, Class of 1943. He served our country in World War II from 1944 to 1946.
On June 25, 1949, Leo was united in marriage to Delores Stuedemann Witte at St. George Catholic Church, Glencoe. Their marriage was blessed with five children. Leo and Delores shared nearly 55 years of marriage when Delores passed away in February 2004.
Leo and Delores made their home together on the family farm south of Glencoe until 1990. They then moved to their home in Glencoe. Leo was a member of St. George Catholic Church and later St. Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe.
Leo passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at GlenFields Living with Care in Glencoe, at the age of 101 years.
Leo is survived by his
Children, 11 Grandchildren, and 17 Great-Grandchildren,
Jim Jochum (Corky); Gina (Juan) Mitchell, Steffon, Garrett, and Maya; Sarah (Dave) Lipke, Brent, and Grace; Dan (Donna) Jochum, Kalin, and Clara;
Patty Jochum (deceased); Jill (Rafe) Mojden, Maddie; Jason (Lindsey) Noennig, Liam, and Eli;
Sue Exsted (Randy); Kyle (Jen) Exsted, Caedon, Norah, Hannah, and Jude; Jamon (India) Exsted;
Diane Knutson; Michael (Kristina) Knutson, Mitchell Knutson;
Laurie Ireland; Nick (Kate) Pelant, Emrie and Eisley; Ben (Shayla) Pelant, Indie;
Sister, Jarlath Datt, Orange, California;
Many nieces and nephews.
Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Jochum; daughter, Patty Jochum; son-in-law, Kevin Ireland; parents, Anthony and Nellie Jochum; parents-in-law, John and Clara Witte; Brother/Sisters and spouses, Francis and Theresa Jochum, Bernie and Kitty Jochum, Mary and Harvey Neumann, John and Delores Jochum, Teresa and Karl Esslinger, Delores (Laurie) and John Cato, and Ken Datt.
Our family would like to thank the GlenFields’ Wood Land Staff, all the nurses, aides, and everyone who took such great care of our Dad. We could not have asked for better care. Glencoe is truly blessed to have such a wonderful facility.
Sharon (Wolter) Rusley says
Jim and Corky and your families: Sorry for the loss of your Dad and Granddad. May the memories you made and shared help you through this most difficult time.
Jackie Lindeman Bernstein says
Laurie (my buddy) you have my sincere condolences.
Tom and Molly Streu says
Our deepest sympathy, may God give you all the strength you need at this time.
Absolutely agree. We are Blessed to have GlenField’s facility in our area.
Tom and Molly Streu says
Just know you have our deepest sympathy, may God give you all the strength you need at this time.
Absolutely agree our community is Blessed to have Glenfield.
Kris Panning says
It was such an honor getting to know such a wonderful man of few words.
Leo was so kind and everything always came back with a Thank you from him.
I feel blessed to have been able to get to know him and all of his wonderful family.
Absent from the body- present with the Lord.
Hugs and my sympathies to you all!
Kris Panning