Joseph John Jochman Jr.

Joseph John Jochman Jr. passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2023. He is loved and celebrated by many friends and family.

Joe and Sharon raised three daughters in Port Washington. Carolyn, Julie and Katie will dearly miss their wonderful father, who was kind, patient, funny, supportive and always there for them. He remains their hero.  His grandchildren Nathan, Lauren and Elle were blessed to have a grandfather who was their greatest cheerleader and who was silly and ready to provide encouragement.  He was a role model to three sons-in-law, Thomas, Sean and Brian, both as a man and as a father.

Joe was born on Oct. 18, 1939, in Appleton, Wis. His parents, Joe and Ethel Jochman, had seven children.

Joe’s brothers Charlie and Don and his sister Betty preceded him in death.

Joe’s sisters Linda and Barb remember the brother that they loved as intelligent with an incredible sense of humor. Joe was also an uncle to the many children of his siblings, all of whom will miss his presence at family picnics.

Joe attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in 1962 with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. He earned his juris doctor degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1966.

Joe spent over 40 years practicing intellectual property law. He helped countless clients achieve their dreams of patenting their inventions and securing their trademarks. When asked about his career, Joe would always say that he had no regrets.  He loved his job, and he was well respected by the members of his firm, Andrus Intellectual Property Law.

Prior to entering private practice, Joe worked in the patent departments of Rexnord Corp. and Johnson Controls.

Joe had many interests that he enjoyed when he wasn’t in the office (which, often, was seven days a week!). He was a lover of classical music. After a long day at the office, he was known to make the family a huge roaster full of delicious popcorn and retreat to the living room to listen to the music of one of his favorite composers.

Along with being an expert in classical music, Joe was an avid and accomplished fly fisherman. He relished the serenity and precision of the sport and would travel all over Wisconsin in search of a catch, which he always released.

Later in life, Joe decided that he would begin speed skating, which he had not done since his youth. He took lessons at the Petit Center and was an inspiration for his grandson Nathan, who followed in his grandfather’s “skate steps.”

Services will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. at Guardian Angel Chapel, St. Camillus, 10100 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

In his honor, and in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.