Harry "Bud" Joachim's Obituary
Harry “Bud” Joachim, age 91, of St. Clair, passed away peacefully and entered his heavenly home to be at the side of the love of his life, Joan. He was born May 14, 1932 to the late Harry and Estella Joachim.
On June 27, 1953, Bud married Joan Brinker and she preceded him in death on December 31, 2019.
Bud proudly served his country with the U.S. Naval Reserves. He retired from Detroit Edison as a Supervising Operator following 38 years of employment. Bud’s favorite hobby was building and flying radio controlled aircrafts. He was a lifetime member of the R.C. Eagles Flying Club. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the St. Clair Knights of Columbus, Council #2251. Bud was community minded and continually volunteered his time serving others in need, through his church and other community outreach programs.
He is a devoted husband, loving father and cherished grandfather and great grandfather who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Bud is survived by his children, Harry “Joe” (Cindy) Joachim, Keith (Jill) Joachim, Barb (Mike) Carrell, John (Suzanne) Joachim and Rob (Laine) Joachim; grandchildren, Harry “Joey” Joachim (Rochelle), Chad (Pam) Joachim, Cody Joachim (Val), Kaylee Joachim, Michael (Karynn) Carrell, Drew (Becca) Carrell, Jeremy (Maranda) Carrell, Kelsey Joachim, Rylie Joachim, MacKenzie Joachim (Jordan), John Joachim (Corina), Robbie Joachim and Devin Joachim; great grandchildren, Alora, Lexie, Linkin, Maddilyn, Easton, Hudson, Mason, Everly, Sterling, Grey and Rhode Waylen.
Bud was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn “Sis” Bryson.
A special “thank you” to the caregivers at Lakeshore Woods for their compassion shown to our father, grandfather and great grandfather.
A funeral mass will be held Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Clair. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Twp.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Cemetery. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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