Johanningmeier, Jason Maloy 1972-2002

SWEENEY, JOHANNINGMEIER, MELCHER

Posted By: Mary Durr (email)
Date: 1/14/2008 at 14:05:46

Jason Maloy Johanningmeier

Jason M. Johanningmeier, 29, of rural Monona, died Tue., Jan. 1, 2002 of injuries suffered in an auto accident near his home.

Funeral services were held Sat., Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Waukon. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon. Friends called from 3 to 8 p.m. Fri. at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon where there was a 3 p.m. scripture service.

Jason Maloy Johanningmeier was born on Nov. 13, 1972 in Waukon, the son of Steve and Jane (Sweeney) Johanningmeier. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Monona, attended elementary school in Waterville, and graduated from Waukon High School in 1991 where he was a very active member of FFA. He continued his education at NICC in Calmar, taking the Dairy Herd Management Program and spending a summer internship in Holland, NY where he became acquainted with and developed a liking for large dairy operations. Following school, he returned to Monona to work with Johanningmeier Dairy. On Nov. 20, 1999 he married Jacqui Melcher at St. Ann's/St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry.

Jason had a true love for life on the farm and the dairy operation. He enjoyed working with the livestock, managing the herd, and doing much of the veterinary work. He was a natural engineer and was continually thinking of ways for the operation to run smoother, from welding equipment in the shop, to designing new barns and buildings, to allocating land and labor resources.

Jason enjoyed spending time outdoors deer hunting and riding snowmobile. He loved riding his motorcycle and enjoyed taking Sunday day trips through the area as well as longer excursions on occasion. He treasured time spent with his family and looked forward to meeting new friends whenever he had the opportunity.

Jason lived well, laughed often, and loved much. He left the world better than he found it. Jason always looked for the best in others and gave them the best be had. Jason's life was an inspiration and he will forever be missed.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ray and Monica Sweeney and his paternal grandmother, Helen Johanningmeier. Survivors include his wife Jacqui, who is expecting their first child in March; his parents, Steve and Jane Johanningmeier of Monona; a brother, Michael (fianceé Lori Osterhaus) Johanningmeier of Waterville; three sisters, Angela Johanningmeier of Waterloo and Amy and Ann Johanningmeier, both of Monona; his paternal grandfather, Maloy Johanningmeier of Monona; and his father and mother-in-law, Roger and Karen Melcher of Harpers Ferry.

Honorary casketbearers were all of Jason's aunts, uncles, and cousins and all the Johanningmeier Dairy employees. Casketbearers were Jake and Jerry Sweeney, Jeff and Tom Melcher, Matt Johanningmeier, and Pat Fisk.

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Area man dies in two-vehicle collision on New Year's Eve

Twenty-nine year old Jason Johanningmeier, of rural Monona, died New Year's Eve from injuries sustained in a two vehicle accident.

Sheriff's report indicated Johanningmeier was driving a 2000 Harley Davidson motorcyle southbound on Hwy. 76 when he struck a 1994 Dodge Intrepid.

Driving the Intrepid was Jacqueline Moody, 35, of Harpers Ferry.

Moody was attempting to make a left hand turn into Johanningmeier's driveway when his motorcycle struck her car from behind.

Johanningmeier was transported by emergency personnel to Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, where he was pronounced dead.

The accident is under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.

Johanningmeier was a life-long farmer employed by his family farming operation, Johanningmeier Dairy.
He was the son of Steve and Jane (Sweeney) Johanningmeier.

"Jason lived well, laughed often, and loved much," said his family.

Among those he leaves behind are his wife, Jacqui (Melcher) Johanningmeier, and the couple's first child due this coming March.

Look to page 2 for Jason Johanningmeier's complete obituary.

Waukon Standard, January 9, 2002
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Postville Herald newspaper clipping from my mother's obituary collection.
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