Roman Jochem, 89, St. Henry

Roman Jochem, 89, of St. Henry, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Serenity Springs surrounded by his loving family.

Roman was born in St. Henry to Emil and Mayme (Sermersheim) Jochem on October 29, 1936.

He married Mary Ann Boehm on June 1, 1957, at St. Boniface in Fulda.

Roman was a farmer who loved both farming and his family. He also loved to take Sunday drives, attend Monte Cassino Pilgrimages, and eat sweets, especially orange slices.

He was very involved in his church and his prayer life, both praying the rosary and praying with his family. Roman belonged Christ the King Parish, St. Henry Church, St. Henry Catholic Knights of America, and the St. Henry Community Club. 

He is survived by three sons, Michael (Lori) Jochem of St. Henry, Daniel (Jan) Jochem of St. Anthony, and Patrick (Glennda) Jochem of Ferdinand; seven daughters, Norma (Brian) Stetter of Schnellville, Karen (Glen) Vonderheide of St. Anthony, Charlotte (Scott) Schnaus of Ireland, Joyce (Brian) Gehlhausen of Ireland, Linda (Kelvin) Lindauer of St. Meinrad, Diana (Rob) Schlachter of Ferdinand, and Martha (Jason) Hagedorn of Dale; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, with one on the way, and two great-great-grandchildren, with one on the way. He is further survived by two sisters, Verena Nordhoff of Jasper and Lucille (Glenn) Dooley of Huntingburg.

Roman was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; two sisters, Esther Welp and Cyrilla Knies; and one grandchild, Joseph Jochem. 

Funeral services will be on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow funeral services. Friends may call on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand from 4:00 p.m. EST until 8:00 p.m. EST, and also on Monday from 7:00 a.m. EST to 9:30 a.m. EST at the funeral home.

Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand has been entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.