Jim Joachimsen

Jim  Joachimsen, age 79 of Crofton, Nebraska died on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD following a stroke.

Funeral services will be on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington, Nebraska with the Rev. Amanda Talley officiating. Burial will be in the Hartington City Cemetery with military rites by the Hartington VFW Post #5283 and the Legion Riders.. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington. Visitation will continue on Friday morning, at church, one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Jim’s grandsons - Riley McCain, Easton Joachimsen, Keyan Joachimsen, Dagen Joachimsen, Gavin Joachimsen, and Coven Joachimsen. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim’s granddaughters Karli McCain Coffin, Kalea Fischer, Saylor Fischer, Aspen Fischer, and Capri Fischer.

James Conley was born on November 17, 1946 in Osmond, Nebraska to Wilbur C. and Mary M. (Jones) Joachimsen. He grew up in Bloomfield, Nebraska and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1964. Jim was drafted into the Army and served his country from 1/19/1966 to 12/8/1967. After he was honorably discharged he went to work at Neu Cheese in Hartington. He began his working career in the plant before becoming the proud owner and operator of Joachimsen Trucking. Through his trucking business, he picked up and hauled milk for area dairy farmers. Jim married Linda S. Grady on October 19, 1968 in Columbus, NE. Together they moved to Hartington, where they made their home and raised their three children, Tammy, Teri, and Troy. He was an active member of the community serving on the EMT squad for many years. He and Linda purchased and managed the Sears Catalog Store in the 1980s. Jim then worked at the Soil Conservation Office in Hartington for 30 years. In 2004, Jim and Linda moved to their forever home at Lewis and Clark where they enjoyed time with friends and family and the amazing view of the lake and breathtaking sunsets.

Jim was always an active outdoorsman whether it was hunting, fishing, or camping. He loved to do all of these things with his wife, kids, grandkids, and his brother Larry. From a young age, Jim developed a true love and passion for vehicles. This was evident in the way he cared for them, keeping them in pristine condition. In retirement, he carried on his love for vehicles by selling cars for Pearson Motors. This gave him multiple opportunities to “interact” with customers, patrons, and friends. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hartington.

Jim is survived by his wife Linda of Crofton; three children Tammy (Jason) McCain of Hartington, Teri (Garrett) Fischer of Norfolk, Troy (Tonya) Joachimsen of Hartington; 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and one on the way; a brother Larry (Linda) Joachimsen of Crofton; a sister Gayle (Larry) Schuett of Welcome, MN; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Mary Joachimsen.