James E. Jochim, the son of Albert Sheldon and Mabel Bernice (Haughton) Jochim, was born October 24, 1932, in Watson, Missouri. Jim attended Watson High School, Watson, graduating in 1950.

On May 25, 1957, Jim was united in marriage to Jean Ann Jackson at Albert and Mabel’s house in Watson. They became the parents of three children, Jo Lynn, Julie, and James E., Jr., and made their home in the Watson and Rock Port, Missouri, area.

On September 26, 1951, Jim entered the United States Navy and served his country, receiving his honorable discharge on September 21, 1955. Jim was a farmer his whole life. He raised cattle and hogs, baled hay, and row crops.

Jim was a member of the Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio, Missouri, Atchison County Rural Water Board, and Phelps City Drainage Board, Phelps City, Missouri. He enjoyed dancing, attending horse shows and rodeos, going on trail rides, and hunting. Jim especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 89.

Besides his parents, Jim was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Jochim and Albert Junior Jochim. Survivors include wife, Jean Ann Jochim, Rock Port; children, Jo Lynn (Steve) Shineman, Rock Port, Julie (Scott) Leseberg, Rock Port, and Jim (Rhonda) Jochim, Jr., Byron, Nebraska; grandchildren, Shannon, Trent, Shawn, Jason, Brandon, Dustin, and Eric; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin Jochim, Windsor, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, conducted by Rev. Franz Brandenburg. Military rites were under the auspices of Allen-Schiffern American Legion Post #199, Tarkio. Interment was held at Linden Cemetery, Rock Port. Memorials may be directed to Linden Cemetery, Rock Port. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Online condolences can be made at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.