Jeremy F. Marchek

1979 - 2022

Jeremy F. Marchek
Born: May 17, 1979
Died: April 28, 2022
Jeremy Francis Marchek, age 42 and a resident of St. Johns, Michigan, died in a tragic accident on April 28, 2022.
Jeremy was born in Lansing, Michigan, on May 17, 1979, the son of Kevin and Diana Ridge Marchek. He grew up in Dixon, Illinois, where he attended Dixon High School. In 2005 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, beginning a career in which Staff Sergeant Marchek has served tours in Iraq, Kuwait, and Jordan. He was ever a great leader, great to his soldiers and proud follower and founder of Marchek-ism. Also in 2005, he married the love of his life, Amy King, in St. Johns where they made their home and raised their sons, Josh and Ayden. Jeremy's other home was in the gym, and in the boxing ring. He was a Michigan Golden Gloves champion and a member of the Clinton Co. Boxing Club, where he was a mentor to young boxers who were encouraged by his "if I can do it, you can do it." He loved hunting, fishing, gambling, game nights, hanging out with is friends, a glass of fine bourbon, traveling with Amy, time spent with his sons, and hiking with his dog, Ruby. Jeremy will always be remembered as boisterous, strong-willed, opinionated, and someone who talked from his heart. He was full of life in every way, and a big personality in the lives of his family and friends and he will be sorely missed.
In addition to his beloved wife Amy, he leaves his sons, Josh and Ayden; his dog Ruby; his mother, Diana Ridge (John) of Rock Falls, IL; his father, Kevin Marchek (Sherry) of Dixon, IL; sisters, Becky and Jessica Marchek; his stepsister, Mallory (Kevin); stepbrother, Patrick (Marissa) Krager; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Kaye King; sister-in-law, Rachel Janssen (Seth); brother-in-law, Adam King (the late Jamie); nieces & nephews, Veronica, Tiarra, and Myka Marchek, Sam and Parker Janssen, Madison and Ethan King; his dear friends, Chuck and Michelle Desander & family; his Army brothers and sisters, boxing family, and many other extended family members and dear friends.
Memorial Gathering, Celebration, & Military Honors will be held at Chuck Desander's Pavilion, 2571 W. Price Road, St. Johns, Michigan, on Jeremy's birthday, Tuesday, May 17th at 7 PM, with gathering beginning at 6 PM. For further information please contact McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan, at 989-224-4422 or visit www.McGeehanFH.com