Jakob J. Schmucki, 88, of Beaver Dam passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Crossroads Care Center of Mayville. Jakob was born on September 10, 1934 in Rieden, Switzerland to Jakob and Marie (Gmür) Schmucki. Jakob moved to the U.S. at the age of 19 to work as a cheesemaker for a small factoryContinue Reading
Jakob J. Schmucki, 88, of Beaver Dam passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Crossroads Care Center of Mayville.
Jakob was born on September 10, 1934 in Rieden, Switzerland to Jakob and Marie (Gmür) Schmucki. Jakob moved to the U.S. at the age of 19 to work as a cheesemaker for a small factory in Lost Lake. Jakob met lifelong friends, the Hepps and the Zimpelmanns, who helped him develop roots in the area, obtain employment as a roofer for a few years, and achieve his goal of owning a farm. He was married to Kathleen Noll on October 24, 1959 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Beaver Dam. Jakob farmed in the Beaver Dam area for many years and was also employed with Kraft Foods for over 25 years.
Although Jakob retired from farming and Kraft after a field accident in the mid-80s, he was able to continue his joy of driving tractors by helping with fieldwork for the Griswolds. He enjoyed playing cards and building puzzles with all generations of his family – he would never pass up an opportunity to play canasta with his grandchildren. As a hobby, he attended many auctions over the years, seeking metal items he could scrap out.
Jakob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathleen of Beaver Dam; his children: Lou Ann Schmucki of Beaver Dam, Nancy (Stephen) Uthke-Schmucki of Eyota, MN, Robert (Andrea) Schmucki of Snow Hill, MD, Michael Schmucki of San Francisco, CA, and Jakob (Rebecca) Schmucki of Beaver Dam; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Rita Schmucki; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons: Donald and Peter; great granddaughter Sarina Rose Bruns; five brothers: Josef, Magnus, Johann, Anton, and Alois; and his sister Therese Schmucki.
A visitation will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. with Fr. Will Arnold officiating. Interment will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Beaver Dam.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Beaver Dam.
The Schmucki family would like to thank the Crossroads Care Center of Mayville and Generations Hospice for their care and support.
Shelly Plutowski
left a message on December 30, 2022:
Sincere condolences to the Schmucki family at this time of great loss and sadness. Wishing you God's peace in the days ahead.,
With love, Janet Schoenborn (Eberle)
left a message on December 27, 2022:
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left a message on December 23, 2022:
Cindy M Fredrick
left a message on December 22, 2022:
Jake was a very special auction goer. Always sincere and respectful. We will miss his smiling face. My sympathy to his family
Jason Clegg
left a message on December 21, 2022:
Nancy:
Colleen and I give you and your family and mom our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your father. You and your siblings were wonderful looking after your father in the hospital and your mom at home. It was so good you were there these last 2 weeks, as you were able to be with him. You were faithful to the end.
Judy Trousdell
left a message on December 21, 2022:
I am sorry for the loss of Jakob. I met him many years ago when daughter Nancy invited me to Beaver Dam for thanksgiving holidays. First morning I came down he and his wife were playing Rummikub after breakfast. What a fun way to start the day. They taught me and we played every morning I was there while others slept in. I have always remembered that time and his positive energy. I know family means everything to the Uthke clan, and your Dad will always be there and part of your life even though he is gone. Take care of each other.
Terry, Patty and the Forrest and Hansen Families
left a message on December 21, 2022:
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Shelly Plutowski
left a message on December 30, 2022:
Sincere condolences to the Schmucki family at this time of great loss and sadness. Wishing you God's peace in the days ahead.,
With love, Janet Schoenborn (Eberle)
left a message on December 27, 2022:
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left a message on December 23, 2022:
Cindy M Fredrick
left a message on December 22, 2022:
Jake was a very special auction goer. Always sincere and respectful. We will miss his smiling face. My sympathy to his family
Jason Clegg
left a message on December 21, 2022:
Nancy:
Colleen and I give you and your family and mom our deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your father. You and your siblings were wonderful looking after your father in the hospital and your mom at home. It was so good you were there these last 2 weeks, as you were able to be with him. You were faithful to the end.
Judy Trousdell
left a message on December 21, 2022:
I am sorry for the loss of Jakob. I met him many years ago when daughter Nancy invited me to Beaver Dam for thanksgiving holidays. First morning I came down he and his wife were playing Rummikub after breakfast. What a fun way to start the day. They taught me and we played every morning I was there while others slept in. I have always remembered that time and his positive energy. I know family means everything to the Uthke clan, and your Dad will always be there and part of your life even though he is gone. Take care of each other.
Terry, Patty and the Forrest and Hansen Families
left a message on December 21, 2022:
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