Hedwig "Hedy" Joachim
July 30, 1917 ~ January 26, 2016
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Hedwig “Hedy” Joachim, 98, of Agar, passed away, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Agar Hall, Agar with Pastor Peter Utecht presiding. Burial followed in the Onida Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg led by Pastor Jeff Adel, with visitation one hour prior.
Hedwig Caroline Nagel was born July 30, 1917 in Pfrondorf, Germany to Johannes and Emma (Kunstle) Nagel. At the age of 4 Johannes and Emma moved their family of four from Germany to the United States. They entered the United States thru Ellis Island and from there they settled on a farm near Lebanon, SD with Johannes brother Fritz and his wife Caroline.
Hedy spent most of her childhood in this area. She attended country school in north Potter County and graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1935.
In 1941 Hedy was joined in marriage to Raymond Joachim. To this union five children were born: Larry Raymond, Robert Lee, Gerald Eugene, Carol Ann and Nancy Marie. They resided on a farm west of Agar until 1966 when they moved into Agar.
Hedy had a love for life. She enjoyed gardening, games, cooking, and especially baking. No one came to visit and left hungry. She had a great love for music through her life, she enjoyed singing, dancing, and playing the harmonica.
Grateful to have shared in her life are her children: Larry (Dianne) of New Richmond, WI, Robert of Agar, Jerry of Agar and Nancy Worth (John Howardson) of Clark; grandchildren: Jamie (Edward) Gomperts of Montverde, FL, Krista (Reid) Shipley of Star Prairie, WI, Weston (Brenna) Joachim of New Richmond, WI, Allison (Dave) Goebel of Lebanon, Laura (Kelly) Hansen of Pierre, Robert A. Joachim of Washington D.C., Craig Joachim of Onida, Megan (Jerid) Jaeger of Blunt, Cory (Jill) Worth of Beresford, Colby (Marquette) Brink of Pierre, Delynda (Vince) Christensen of Somerset: great grandchildren: Jesse Coastillo of Montverde, FL, Cheyenne and Skylyn Joachim of New Richmond, WI, Peyton Shipley of Star Prairie, WI, Sawyer and Kennedy Joachim of New Richmond, Joey Brown, Grace and Jake Goebel of Lebanon, Kellen, Blake and Bret Hansen of Pierre, Caitlin and Jeffrey Worth of Beresford, Jaydn, Jaycee and Jovi Jaeger of Blunt, Madison, Colt, and McKia Brink of Pierre, and Brinley Christensen of Somerset; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friend, Lavina Hoffman of Agar.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; daughter, Carol; brothers, Ernest and Heinz Nagel; daughter-in-law, Elaine Joachim; son-in-law, Rick Worth; grandchildren, Jeffrey Worth and Melissa Joachim, and great granddaughter, Jessa Jaeger.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Hedy’s arrangements.
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Nancy and all of your wonderful family, prayers and hugs during this time. Her smile is so special, something to always remember. Many hugs Nancy, Cory and all of you….
To my special cousins who have always held a special place in my heart, and been there for me. I know we are never done with our Moms, but we have to learn how to carry on with all the beautiful memories and lessons they shared with us over the years. Heddy ALWAYS had that beautiful smile, and a story to tell. Need I mention her WONDERFUL skills in the kitchen!! She will be greeted by so very many, and I’m betting the cards are flying and the German language is the norm!! Peace and comfort to all of you during this difficult time.
Prayers!