Joseph Jaremko's Obituary
Joseph Jaremko, "Pops", 93, passed away peacefully, at home, on January 22, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josephine, his "JoJo", five children, Cindy Turner, Tom Jaremko, Mike Jaremko, Mary Jo Othon and Becky Patak; 10 grandchildren, Lisa Duewel, Erin Dewald, Laura de Matos, Nick Turner, Emily Othon, Zachary Othon, Jeremy Patak, Jessica Patak, Allison Patak and Connor Othon; three great-grandchildren, Ava Duewel, Braden Duewel and Xander Matos.
Joseph was born in Kansas City Kansas on September 29, 1925 to Mary and Dmitro Jaremko. He served in the Marines during World War II and then went to work for Rock Island Railroad. He and his family moved around the country, settling in Longview in the 1970's, opening Berwind Railway in Scottsville. He remained in the same home until his passing.
Rosary will be on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 10:30 am, followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 11:00am. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund.
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