Jeffrey J. Oium

Jeffrey John Oium, 28, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, June 7, 2010. He was born in La Crosse, WI to Richard "Whitey" and Marge (Beyerstedt) Oium on August 4, 1981. Jeff attended Winona Area Public Schools. He was then employed by Holiday Inn for a short time before heading east to follow his dream, which was to become a chef. He learned much through his employment as a banquet manager at hotels in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. He was proud of his accomplishments and some of his happiest moments were spent in his kitchen. Upon retuning to Winona, he was employed by Rivers Hotel Group. Jeff was diligent and a very hard worker. Despite personal and medical setbacks over the past several years, he was strong willed in his efforts to live a normal life. He was currently enrolled at SE MN Tech where he had just completed two years in the computer science program. He had been named to the President's List for his excellent grades. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and times spent with family, friends and co-workers. Jeffrey will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, but he will forever be in our hearts.Survivors include his father, Whitey (Jennifer) Oium of Altura, MN; mother, Margaret Beyerstedt Oium of Winona, MN; maternal grandmother, Mary Jo Beyerstedt of Winona, MN; paternal grandparents, John and Lola Fedie of Mondovi, WI; stepbrothers, Rick Iverson of Altura, MN, and Dan Iverson of Woodbury, MN; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; special aunt/godmother, Barb Beyerstedt Ramer of Winona; and special family friends, Rich and Renee Brown of Winona, MN. Preceding Jeff in death were his grandfather, Bert Beyerstedt and cousin, Tracy Rymarkiewicz. Friends may call on Monday, June 14th, from 5-7:00pm, to greet the family at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Hansen Goodview Chapel where Funeral Celebrant Douglas Hansen will lead a celebration of life service at 7:00pm. Interment will take place at a later date. Please share a memory of Jeff with the family, sign his online guestbook or view his video tribute when it becomes available online at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/143901