Neil W. Jochen Obituary
In loving memory of Neil W. Jochen of Kearney, Nebraska, who departed this world on March 7, 2025 at the age of 86. Neil leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bertram Jochen and Lucinda Jochen (Schnider). He is survived by: his wife Beth Snyder of Kearney; his children, Nancy Cooper (Tim) of Hershey, NE., Tom Jochen (Jody) of Kansas City, KS. and Sally Mertens (Ken) of Lincoln, NE.; his siblings, David Jochen, Bruce Jochen (Sandra) and Mary Bauer; his grandchildren, Megan Courter (Trevor), Jarid Cooper (Lakyn), Haley Baker (Tanner), Zackary Cooper, Chanda Cooper, Chloe Jochen, Carson Jochen, Parker Mertens, Abigail Mertens and Grace Mertens; and his great grandchildren, Brekkyn, Ivy, Aspen Baker, Emma, Chael Courter, Kynzer and Kye Cooper. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Central Nebraska Veteran's Home, Kearney YMCA or Kearney Parkinson's Group.
