Robert Francis Joachim

Robert Francis Joachim

August 29, 1927 - April 10, 2024

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MADISON - Robert F. Joachim, age 96, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Heritage Monona. He was born on Aug. 29, 1927, in Madison, Wis., the son of Claude and Marie (Cremer) Joachim.


Bob graduated from Central High School in 1945. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On Sept. 1, 1951, he married Mary Peterson at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Prior to retirement, he worked as a data supervisor for Bell Telephone. He was a longtime active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was on the church/ parish council, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was also involved with Talking Books through Ameritech and the Telephone Pioneers.


In his free time, Bob volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul. He liked studying his family’s genealogy. Bob totally enjoyed sports - he was a season ticket holder for UW basketball games and liked to attend La Follette basketball games and cross county meets. Bob was a very kind and friendly person who was loved by many.


Bob is survived by his daughters, Linda (Jim) Stolzenburg, Julia (Nina Johnson) Joachim, and Kathy (Dave) Mullen; grandchildren, Josh (Layne Cozzolino) Stolzenburg, Sarah (Paul Versnick) Stolzenburg, Liam, Brigid, and Natalie Mullen; great-grandchildren, Penn Stolzenburg, Willow and Hawthorne Versnick; brother, Jim Joachim; as well as many special nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; sister, Dolores Peterson; and brothers, Bill Joachim and Dick Joachim.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024, with Father Chad Droessler presiding, and a luncheon to follow. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery after the luncheon. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Monday.


In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, St. Vincent de Paul or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to Bob and his family.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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Visitation
Mon May 13, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church • 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716
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Mass of Christian Burial
Mon May 13, 2024 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church • 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716
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Luncheon After Service
Mon May 13, 2024 @ 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church • 5101 Schofield Street, Monona, WI 53716
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Graveside Service
Mon May 13, 2024 @ 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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Military Honors
Mon May 13, 2024 @ 2:35 PM - 2:45 PM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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Sheila Gempeler
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Jim and all the family our condolences. Larry and I met and thoroughly enjoyed traveling the Hawaiian islands with Robert and Mary - that’s been 24 years ago now. Sheila Gempeler
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Charlene Dolfen
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Linda, I know there are no words that can truly ease your pain right now, but please remember that you are surrounded by love and caring friends like me 💞.
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Jim& Janet McCallum
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Linda, Janet and I offer our condolences to your family. I enjoyed working with your dad at the telephone so many years ago. He was a great role model for the so many individuals who were starting their careers like myself. I know he will be missed by all the folks he helped while serving the Immaculate Heart Parish. Jim & Janet McCallum
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tom uebersetzig
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Linda - so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob- would you be so kind to give me a call 608-222-4113 I have a question to ask you. Tom (Santa) Uebersetzig
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jim hoelzel
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Worked with Bob at IHM. Always very friendly and always very happy. A;ways willing to help. Great sense of humor. He will be missed.
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Eric Fleming
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Bob was an active volunteer and member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and especially involved with the Immaculate Heart of Mary SVdP Conference group. He went on home visits to local families in need and was a part of many volunteer activities in support of helping the less fortunate in our area. Thank you God for the blessing of Bob. May the perpetual light shine upon Bob. Thank you Bob for your mission of helping our brothers and sisters in need. Deep condolences and prayers to the entire family. With gratitude, -Eric Fleming and everyone at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Madison - Dane County

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