Full Obituary

Bernard J. Jacque, age 88, of Thorp, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Oakbrook Health & Rehab in Thorp. Funeral services will be held on Wenesday, January 13, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp. Rev. Janusz Kowalski will officiate and burial will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Pallbearers will be: Harvey Rossman, Jerry Brenner, Lawrence Walteraitis, Jeff Schesel, Farron Schesel, and Mitch Jacque. Honorary pallbearer will be: Cliff Schmidt. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 10:00am until time of service.
Bernie was born on January 10, 1927 in the Town of Reseburg, rural Thorp, to Henry (Hans) and Justina (Wink) Jacque. After completing his education, Bernie took over his father's farm, before purchasing his own farm about 2 miles away.
Bernie was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Schommer on October 21, 1961 at St. Dominic's Catholic Church in Frederic, WI.
He enjoyed family gatherings, eating and cooking, planting flowers and tending to his garden, fishing, playing cards, riding horses, raising animals, but especially enjoyed spending time with his 10 grandchildren and watching them grow.
Bernie is survived by his 3 sons (all of Thorp): Joseph (Sheri) Jacque and their children: Ben, Sam, & Max; David "Beaver" (Diane) Jacque and their children: Ashley, Brooklyn, & Bailey; Michael (Debra) Jacque and their children: Mitchell, Abigail, Chloey, & Paige Patricia; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: Patsy; 1 brother: Anton Jacque and 1 sister: Lucy Brenner.
The family would like to thank the staff at Oakbrook Health & Rehab, and the Ministry Hospice staff, for the care and support they gave to Bernie.