Helping Pastor Joe #RIPREVJAM

On Friday, August 12, 2016 Reverend Joe Angel Medina left this world to be with his Heavenly Father. To some, this may come as a shock but for his family and friends, it's the culmination of over 5 years of a series of debilitating illnesses including Dystonia, Neuropathy, Heart Disease, and a life long struggle with Diabetes; all of which left him disabled and forcing him leave his ministerial work. And with physical ailments come many medical bills; over $60,000 in the past few years. But REVJAM's life was not about the limits imposed by his disabilities, but about the ability of his spirit, his ability to love. His love of God, Family, Service, and Country being those that stand out. This passion to serve those he loved manifested into a reputation and career of caring that many can only hope to emulate.


His love of God called him to be a Pastor and serve dozens of communities in multiple states and nations. The international missions early in his career saw the founding of 15 churches while his leadership and skills made him a prominent facilitator in the growth of 14 churches, stateside. As a Pastor, he was honored to officiate over 150 weddings, 200+ memorials, and 300+ baptisms.


Before his ministry, his love of Country led him to join the U.S. Marine Corps serving 2 world tours and as a peacekeeper in Beirut, Lebanon. Even in the military Joe couldn't help but help others by aiding fellow Marines and their families transition to base housing when transferred even if that meant allowing them to stay in his own home.


Later in his life, his pride and love for his country evolved to an interest in politics and Veteran affairs including but not limited to involvement in the VFW of Waukesha and Genesee, the Marine Corps League, the American GI Forum, the Waukesha Co. Republican Party, and the State Executive Comittee of the Republican Party. He was the Chair of Wisconsin Hispanic Conservatives and was a founder of the Wisconsin Latino Veteran Memorial Foundation.


Through this all there was the love of his life, Yolanda. She was not just the woman behind the man, but the woman who was with him side by side, every step of the way, in sickness and health. They began dating at the age of 14 and 15 years old and have been together ever since. Joe and Yolanda's love and partnership allowed them to accomplish so many things but above all their pride and joy, their six children and seven grandchildren. 

Joe and Yolanda have touched so many lives through friendships via missions, politics and public service and are beyond exemplary of how to love God by loving your neighbors. Please, in honor of a great man, the Reverend Joe Medina, help donate to the funding of his medical expenses. Yolanda will have a long road ahead of her in learning how to navigate a life without her life parter of 39 years. But through the support of her family, friends, and the generous contributions of her neighbors, she can move forward and continue the legacy of the man who called himself REV JAM. Thank you for any help and support.

#RIPREVJAM