Jerome Joachim

age 78, of Cottage Grove , Minnesota died late Sunday afternoon January 24, 2010 at Regions Hospital in St Paul .

He was born August 9, 19 31 in Faribault the son of Charles & Irene (Reoll) Jaachim. He was raised in Faribault and graduated from Bethlehem Academy in 1949. Bud loved music, airplanes, and animals. He was a model railroad enthusiast, an avid reader, and was meticulous about his lawn. Bud was a World War II history buff.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles & Irene. Bud is survived by children Dave (Laurie), Danielle, Mike, Cathy (Mike) Ales, Barb (Larry) Bickle, Jerry (Tammy), Charlie; grandchildren Jennifer, Michelle, Mikell, Sam, Spencer, Emily, Justin, Andy, Stephanie, and Dylan; his beloved four legged friend and companion Ben; sisters Carmie & Lois. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday with gathering beginning at 10 AM at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80 ^TH St. S. Cottage Grove (651-459-2875). Inurnment Ft. Snelling .