Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Berchem, 85 of Boyd, Wis passed away on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 at Beehive Homes in Eau Claire, Wis.
Jackie was born on July 16th, 1940 to Arnold and Iris (Holmes) Berchem in Oshkosh, Wis. She lived in Boyd, Wis for most of her life. Jackie was employed at Thorp Finance, Lutheran Brotherhood, and Schlitz Brewery. She also worked at the Northern Wisconsin Center until her retirement.
She loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She valued spending time with her friends, coffee clutch, being outside, and going on bus trips to the casino. Jackie also enjoyed playing bingo, bowling, going to the local ball park to watch softball games, reading, and caring for her flowers.
Jackie is survived by her son Kevin (Diane) Berchem, grandchildren Jessica (Josh) Krager, Jennifer (Kirk) Charipar and Larissa (Brad) Rebarchek; Great grandchildren Johnathan and Jacob Krager, and Elizabeth, Evan, and Mason Rebarchek and great-great grandchild Layla Krager. She is survived by her brother Robert (Kris)Berchem, a sister Debra (Steve) Anderson and niece Lindsay (Jason) Kohls.
She was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Iris Berchem and her step-father Robert Yeager and sister-in-law Ruth Berchem.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday October 17th, 2025 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 212 E. Murray Street, Boyd, WI with Rev. Robert Hopkins officiating.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Church.
Inurnment will be in the Edson Union Cemetery, Town of Edson, Chippewa County.
Thank you to Augusta Health and Rehabilitation, Beehive Homes and St. Croix Hospice. A special thank you to nurse Ellynn who provided exceptional care and compassion.
Express online condolences at www.leisterfuneralhome.com
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