Jacob Jovanovich

Jacob (Joko) Jovanovich passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his home in Hartford, Wisconsin.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Jacob will take place on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Parish in Allenton with Rev. Fr. Richard Stoffel presiding. A visitation for Jacob will take place at Resurrection Catholic Parish on Friday, February 23, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at 5:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Allenton.

Jacob was born October 5, 1947, in Landshut Germany to Kosta Sr. and Anna (Stankovic) Jovanovich. Kosta and Anna immigrated to America in 1950 with their 5 living children. They arrived at Ellis Island NY and eventually settled in Wisconsin. Upon graduation from West Division High School, he met the love of his life, Donna Schulz. They wed in 1968 and had 2 children. April 20 they would be celebrating 57 years of marriage.

Jacob was employed at Briggs and Stratton for 31 years in the foundry division. He retired at a young age from Briggs and Stratton but kept busy with other full-time employment and his shoe repair business, Quality Shoe Repair. He had a passion for travel and toured many states on his Harley with his wife and friends. As he got older, he traveled in his motorhome and camped with his children and grandchildren. Although he loved fast cars, motorcycles, and traveling, his favorite role was being a “Bumpa” to his grandchildren. He will be missed immensely, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who love him.

He is survived by his wife Donna, Son Nick (Lavonna) Jovanovich, Daughter Jessica (Jeff Sr.) Stuettgen, grandchildren; Jeff Jr (Melanie) Stuettgen, Josie Greer (Zach), Mariah Jovanovich, and Isaiah Jovanovich.

Jacob was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Kosta Sr. Jovanovich, and his 4 brothers: John, Stojan, Kosta Jr. and Steve.