Justin (Jay) Alan Jarrett

Justin (Jay) Alan Jarrett

Justin (Jay) Jarrett Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 20, 2024.
Justin (Jay) Alan Jarrett, of Mequon, WI passed away August 11, 2024 at age 45. Justin was born in Rockford, IL on December 10, 1978 to Teddy Alan Jarrett and Gracen Faye (King) Smith.

Justin graduated from Harlem High School in 1997 and earned an Associate's Degree in electrical engineering from Rock Valley College while enrolled in an apprenticeship with Ingersoll. He worked at several local manufacturing facilities including Ingersoll, Bourn & Koch, Eclipse, Chrysler, and finally Harley Davidson powertrain in Menominee Falls, WI. Justin enjoyed motorcycles, the outdoors, fishing, camping, traveling, and gatherings with family and friends. He was a master of fixing things and always yearned to help others.

Justin is survived by wife Amber Jarrett; daughter JayLynne Jarrett; son Jeremy Jarrett; grandmother Gennievee (Jenny) Jarrett; mother Gracen (Glenn) Smith; parents-in-law Gerald and Pamela Steinhilber; brother Richard (Nikki) Jarrett; sister Crystal (Scott) Blank; brother-in-law Charlie Steinhilber; nieces Hailee Jarrett and Sadie Blank; nephews William Jarrett and Jasper Blank; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. He was predeceased by father Teddy Jarrett; grandma Mary (Joe) Sharp; and grandpas Bob Jarrett and Eugene (Loretta) King.

A celebration of Justin's life was held August 17, 2024 in Cedarburg, WI. In lieu of flowers, donations in Justin's name can be made to his wife, Amber, and his children.

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