Nicholas Lee Yochum, Sr., age 70, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 21, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born November 16, 1946, in Council Bluffs, to the late George and Marjorie (Harrod) Yochum. He married Debra Braymen on August 19, 1982. They were blessed with five children, Nick, Jr., Janette, Brian, Thomas and Jason. Nick was a section worker for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 35 years, retiring in November of 2006. In addition to his parents, Nick was preceded in death by his son, Jason; and infant sister, Connie. Nick is survived by his wife, Deb Yochum of Council Bluffs; 4 children, Nick Yochum, Jr. of Red Oak, Iowa, Janette Yochum of Council Bluffs, Brian (Teresa) Yochum of Red Oak, Iowa, Thomas (Teresa) Yochum of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren, Justin, Jenna, Brian, Heather, Dalton; 7 great-grandchildren, Hayden, Arianna, Noah, Richie, Skyler, Kayden and Ellie; siblings, Judy of Estherville, Iowa, Debra of Westboro, Missouri, Peggy, Susie and Becky all of Atlantic, Iowa, Lori and George both of Council Bluffs; brother-in-law, Kelvin Braymen of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews.
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