Jeffrey Kane "Jeff" Wiltzius

Jeffrey Kane "Jeff" Wiltzius

Jeffrey Wiltzius Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Skradski Family Funeral Home - Escanaba on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Jeffrey Kane Wiltzius, age 37, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 1, 2025.

Jeff was born February 22, 1988 in Escanaba, MI, the son of Bernard and Sandra (Kane) Wiltzius. He attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools and furthered his education at Bay de Noc Community College in Waste Water Management.

Jeff's favorite place was his camp in Stonington where he hunted and rode his side by side. He always said he enjoyed smelling that great Stonington air. He also enjoyed ice fishing and watching his favorite teams, The Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Bears and Milwaukee Brewers. What Jeff cherished and loved most in this life were his two daughters.

Jeff is survived by two daughters, Hadley and Everly; parents, Bernie and Sandy; brothers, Curtis and Dan; sister, Dinah (Noahh) Gerard; niece and nephew, Emerson and Cohen Gerard, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jeff is preceded in death by a brother, Matt.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Wiltzius family.

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