Jeffrey S. Lochen, 44, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.
He was born on May 25, 1971 to David and Kathleen (nee Kleman) Lochen in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend West High School in 1989. He worked at Serigraph as a screen operator for 20 years. Jeff joined the Newburg Fire Department back in December of 1989 and was a very active member. He was also an active member of the Badger Firefighters Association, Washington County Fire Investigators and the Wisconsin State Fire Inspectors Association. Being a fire fighter was one of Jeff’s passions in life. He was a member of Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, West Bend. Jeff will be missed by all who knew him.
Those Jeff leaves behind to cherish his memory include his parents, David and Kathleen Lochen; brother, Tim Lochen; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Eleanor Lochen; and maternal grandparents, Raymond and Della Kleman.
A Funeral service in remembrance of Jeff will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Good Sheperd Ev. Lutheran Church (777 Indiana Ave.) West Bend.
Jeff’s family will greet relatives and friends at the Church on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.
Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of West Bend has been entrusted with Jeff’s arrangements. More information and online condolences may be expressed at www.myrhum-patten.com.