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Jeffrey Marsteller Obituary
Jeffrey Lee Marsteller, 54, born August 5, 1953, of University Park, Fla., passed away July 31, 2008, at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradentown, Fla. Formerly of Allentown, Jeff and his wife Jan moved to Florida in 2001. Jeff was manager of transportation at Bealls Inc. in Bradentown, Fla. At Bealls, Jeff was the recipient of the 2007 D.C. Officers Award and the 2006 Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to moving to Florida, he had a successful 20 year career with Ryder Transportation. He was also a creative small business owner, holding several patents. Jeff waged a 20 month battle with cancer that was truly inspirational to his family, friends and extended family at Bealls. Despite several setbacks, his positive nature, wit and genuine concern for others never wavered. He is deeply loved and will be missed by every life he touched. He was a member of the Living Lord Church in Bradenton, Fla. Survivors: Wife, Jan; parents, William and Claire (Solt) Marsteller of Allentown; son, Jason of Palmerton; daughter, Nicole Reily of Slatington; stepsons, Jason and Matt Zaun of Allentown; eight grandchildren; Paul, Eric, Justin Madison, Katie, Mason, Maya and Meghan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Pat Marsteller; Michael and Jeanne Marsteller, and Richard and Bette Marsteller and their families. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday August 17, at Cedar Church, 3419 Broadway, Allentown, followed by a celebration of life in honor of Jeff at the church. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeffs name to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 2504 34th Ave.; W. Bradentown, FL 34205.
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Tammy Armstrong
September 24, 2008
To the family I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jeff at Ryder. I was saddened to hear about Jeff, what a wonderful person. I too have some wonderful memories of Jeff, again so sorry for your loss
April & Ken Kadle
September 24, 2008
Jan
We just found out about Jeff's passing. We are so sorry to hear of this. You and your family are in our prayers.
Patricia Marsteller
August 21, 2008
We not only lost a brother/brother-in-law, but a wonderful man, who lived nine months longer than the doctors thought he would. Jeff was a fighter right up until the end. I will never forget his last words that he had spoken to me. I never saw a man with such determination and fight in him.
Jeff is now our angel, and I am sure that he is looking down upon us, making sure that we are alright. I also think he is sitting at the right hand of our father and most likely giving orders, that's the Jeff we all knew and loved. He will be in our hearts forever. Jeff, you have your wings, soar above the clouds, till we meet again.
Jason Marsteller
August 21, 2008
It is hard for me to put into words the way I fell right now. A large and very important part of my life is gone. I will miss our weekly Sunday night talks. I will miss his advise, his wisdom, his humor, and his freindship. He meant a great deal to alot of people, and they meant alot to him. He always surrounded himself with the best people. So no matter what the job or task he set forth for you, you are the best person to do it. He had two sayings I will take with me for the rest of my life and try to pass on to my children. They were, "NEVER QUIT" AND "GOOD ENOUGH, JUST ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH". He is with us all in our hearts and our memories. No one will ever replace him, but we must all try, because if we didn't we would only be doing our jobs good enough. Dad we love you and miss you so much.
Proud son of Jeff Marsteller
Jason
Amy Cser
August 18, 2008
My deepest sympathies to all the lives Jeff had touched, family and friends. Even only seeing Jeff at family functions over the years, he made an impression on me. And on those good days that aren't so good, that is when I think of him. Jeff, you will be greatly missed.
Ron Howells
August 16, 2008
Many years has past since Jeff and I traveled together while attending Central and Trexler in our teenage years. I have nothing but the greatest memories of him and the time we spent together. Over the years I remembered those memories many times. Little did either of us know that we both moved many miles out of the Lehigh Valley but ended up living close again. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Jeff will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer DeLuca
August 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Marsteller family. I praise Uncle Jeff that he put up such a fight - he had determination.
I have the fondest memories of Uncle Jeff and he was by far my favorite Uncle. I always remember laughing and goofing around with him.
Uncle Jeff may you rest in peace and Aunt Jan may you find comfort in knowing that he will always be watching over you.
God Bless,
Jennifer
Jim & Deb Diamond
August 14, 2008
Our Dear Friend Jan & Marsteller Family: Our hearts are heavy for the loss our friend and "Hero". Jeff taught us how to live, love, and make the most of every day. His courage and strength will be felt by all he left behind. Remember, he told me, "there are no bad days, only good days and better days". God speed, my friend. We will always miss you and forever love you!
DJ and Diane Spohn
August 14, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Jonathan Dickert
August 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the whole family..
There are many memories that will stay with me from my childhood when we would visit Jason and Nikky up in Palmerton, or the family outtings at nana and pop-pops'...
Jeff will be missed by many who loved him...
Joanne Brantley
August 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jeff at this time of sorrow. I will always have the memories of the times we shared in high school.
Floyd & Debbi Gruber
August 7, 2008
Dearest Jason , Nikki and families,
We send our deepest sympathies to you and all who loved Jeff. Our memories go back many, many years. We met Jeff through the enduring friendship of his son Jason and our sons Trevor & Travis. We shared many laughs and "food fights" over those years. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of a special friend but mostly for the loss to Jason and Nikki of a wonderful father and grandfather to their children. He certainly left behind a legacy of courage and strength in the face of adversity. May you find some comfort in all the wonderful memories you hold in your hearts. You know we will be here to help you through this most difficult time any way we can !! To our dear friend, Jeff....PEACE BE WITH YOU NOW !!
Lovingly,
Floyd and Debbi
Trevor Gruber
August 7, 2008
I have lost a great friend , mentor, and partner in crime. You will be missed more then you will ever know!
Nicole Reily
August 7, 2008
Dad I miss you so much. I just wish I could pick up the phone and call you or you would show up at work and suprise me. Chris and the boys miss you so much. I will always be daddys little girl.
Gary L. Kleppinger, Sr.
August 7, 2008
I am Jason's (Marsteller) father-in-law (Beth's dad) and I have only had the pleasure of meeting Jeff a few times at family functions. My heart felt sympathies and condolences go out to the entire Marsteller family and everyone whose life Jeff touched, even if ever so briefly. Even if you only got to meet him a few times like me, I know he'll leave a space in your heart that is going to be tough to fill; he was just that kind of person.
The saying "It's not what you take with you when you go but what you leave behind." has never been more apparent then in Jeff's case! May you find peace where ever you go Jeff. GOD bless us all.
Respectfully,
Beth Marsteller
August 7, 2008
I am honored to have known Jeff for the time that I did and he will be tremendously missed in our home. I do have a piece of him with me everyday through my son and my husband, who are so much like him, I can not even begin to tell you. He was only in our lives for a short time but our memories will last forever! We love and miss you Dad!
4 generations of Marsteller
August 7, 2008
Like father, like son
August 7, 2008
Jeff & Jan with kids and grandkids
August 7, 2008
Audrey Smith
August 7, 2008
Dear Jan,
I just read of your husband's death in the newspaper this morning. I am deeply saddened as I know he put up a very brave and courageous fight to live. You were a great inspiration of strength as you stood so optimistically by Jeff's side throughout his illness. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Audrey from Target
Julie Boncoski
August 6, 2008
Jan,
There are not enough words to express our emotions. Jeff was an exceptional person. You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. The world has lost an amazing person whose courage and uniqueness will be deeply missed. We have lost a very special friend, we are saddened by this loss. May your precious memories of Jeff bring a little comfort to you. Love Russ and Julie
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