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"I've garnered what I could, but to successfully accumulate that sort of wealth, one has to keep ledgers. I don't. Never have. So I don't know what I have. I've left my stories to the wind. Unencumbered I fly. Today it feels like flying." – Jeff Podjasek
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Lisa Wolfe
April 11, 2024
For all of the learning and loving and like-mindedness, I will love you forever. Forever and a day, my Giant. I love you so.
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Theresa Herlevsen
March 21, 2024
My memories of Jeffrey are all touched by warmth and enjoyment. He was a bright light, filled with energy, humanity and adventure. The "tech guy" for my husband and his partner's offices, he migrated to being the one I called for help with our computer system at home. We always shared a pot of tea (and healthy snacks for his insatiable appetite!), and enjoyed trading stories about travel and his many interests. I listened to his news of break-ups and new attachments, of his love of the lakefront and his dogs. Mine (Elwood and Murphy) were particularly drawn to him and always chose to lie down at his feet when he sat at our computer, plying his magic. It never mattered how much time had passed; it was easy to resume conversation and familiarity. He watched our son grow up and shared our pride in his accomplishments. We often laughed at my insistence that he put his beautiful bass vocal range to work in voiceovers, one of his many distinctive features.
The world has lost a lovely, compassionate soul that has no doubt traveled on to a new existence in the universe Jeffrey so loved embracing. Fly high and strong, my friend, as you always did.
My family sends our deepest sympathies to Jeffrey's loved ones at your tragic loss, and we mourn with you. May your memories be a blessing.
Theresa Herlevsen, and Marc and Jack Kahan
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Manda
March 19, 2024
Jeff is probably one of the coolest, friendliest guys I´ve ever met.
If there´s a heaven, I know he´s having a blast up there and making others laugh.
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