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Jeff Wraley

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❤ you are always thought of and will forever be missed. Someday we shall all meet again. Until then you will remain in mine and Michaels hearts

You will always be remembered and forever missed.
Shelia and Michael

Among other things, Jeff was interested in genealogy and his DNA results. He never met me, but we have similar interests. It is unfortunate that he was not able to find that his and mine DNA came from the same family 600 to 1000 years ago. He would have liked to know that Wraley is phonetic to Raleigh, as in Sir Walter Raleigh. After several emails, I found that he had passed. I truly feel that I have lost a friend and relative. Rest in peace.

Hard to believe three years have passed. We still think of Jeff often and miss him more than words can convey

I will always remember my brother and love you.

I am so very grateful that I have had the opportunity to know Jeff Wraley as he was always kind, considerate, friendly, along with just being the unique, beautiful and gentle spirit that made him who he was in so many ways. He was my close neighbor for more than four years in the 6 plex apartment that we both moved into in late 2011 when it was completed. I give my sincere condolences to all of his many friends and family. He is and will be greatly missed.

Jeff on Kagamil in 1994

Jeff probably wasn't aware of the happiness he brought into people's lives, and likely down-played his work contributions for the betterment of wildlife. I'm glad for having met him.

I had the honor of knowing Jeff for 38 years. He was the nicest, sweetest, most considerate person I have ever known. Men like Jeff don't come around very often. A day will not pass that I won't miss him. He was easy to know and even easier to love.

Obituary

Jeff's Obituary

Homer resident, Mr. Jeffrey H. Wraley, 56 died Saturday, April 2 2016 in Homer, Alaska.

No services will be planned at this time.

Mr. Wraley was born December 29, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio. He moved to Homer, Alaska in 1986. 

Jeff spent many hours doing what he loved: fishing, hunting, and exploring. He was an avid reader and taught himself about archeology, paleontology, history, philosophy, music, literature, science, and just about everything in between. He was exceptionally intelligent and creative.  Over the years he enjoyed painting, stone carving, and photography.  For over twenty years, Jeff lived in his chosen home of Homer, Alaska. He spent many wonderful years with his Alaskan family- including his close friends Ed Bailey and Nina Foust.  He took yearly trips to the lower 48 to visit family.  Jeff was a thoughtful and caring man.  He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his parents, Robert and Brenda Wraley of Westervlle, Ohio; sisters, Beth (Dan) Sweig of Boise, Idaho, Lori (Tony) Trobridge of Sunbury, Ohio, and Karin (Matt) Barbee of Tecumseh, Michigan; nephews, Christ Hunt, Ashton Trobridge, Frank Barbee, and Aiden Trobridge; nieces, Alyssa (Kyle) Siebold, Taylor Trobridge, Pearl Barbee, and Avery Siebold.

Arrangements made by Homer Funeral Home & Cremation Services.  Please sign his online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com. 

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