Jeffrey David Vereecke

Jeffrey David Vereecke, 52, of Adrian went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 21, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home, surrounded by his wife and children. Jeff was born on October 4, 1961 in Adrian, to George and Diana (Fogelsong) Vereecke. He graduated from Morenci High School with the class of 1979 and then attended Grand Valley State University, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance. Jeff worked at First Federal Bank for 30 years, first in Defiance, Ohio and then in Adrian, Mich., as northern market area president.On August 6, 1983, he married the love of his life, Karen Deatrick. Jeff accepted Christ and became a child of the Father in November, 1986. He was a God-loving, people-loving man, a faithful husband and father of seven. He was an active member in both the Defiance and Adrian communities, chairing Relay for Life for three years, serving on the boards of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra, Hospice of Lenawee, Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee, Lenawee Economic Development Coalition, United Way of Lenawee and Defiance, Ohio, and the Promedica/Bixby Foundation. He also served as a volunteer coach with Northwest Ohio Christian Home Educators.He enjoyed outdoor sports, swimming, time with family, traveling, Northern Michigan vacations, cooking with family, church activities, and University of Michigan sports. He was a member of Grace Point Evangelical Free Church, Lenawee Country Club, Christian Family Centre, and the American Cancer Society.Jeff is survived by his wife, Karen, their seven children, Adam, Alyssa (Jacob) Shumaker, Austin, Aubrey, Alexis, Anna and Ashla, all of Adrian; his parents, George and Diana Vereecke of Morenci; his sisters, Melony (Alan) VanBrandt of Morenci; Vandria (Doug) Bower of Coldwater; and Tonia (Dan) Hoffman of Morenci; nieces, nephews and countless friends.He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Ashlee Nicole.Funeral services for Jeff will be held at Grace Point Evangelical Free Church, Adrian, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014, with Rev. Jeff Barbieri and Rev. Tim Yazel officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will take place at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Memorial contributions can be made to the Jeff Vereecke Family Fund at any First Federal Bank, Hospice of Lenawee, Youth With a Mission, or the MPN Foundation (www.mpnresearchfoundation.org). Online condolences and memories are welcome at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com.