Age 68 of Inver Grove Heights.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 20, 2026. Preceded in death by parents, Gordon and Arlene; sister, Linda; brother Mike.
Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Brenda; daughters, Cari (David) Brandner, Catie Herber, and Cristy Studeman; grandchildren, Mikayla, Mason, Aubri, and Bexli; siblings, Diane Menton, Roxy (Mike) Nowicki, Tom Studeman, Aimee (Paul) Broten; sister-in-law, Roberta Studeman; also many other family and friends.
Jeff entered the work force as a welder but quickly found his niche in sales. He had a successful career in the manufactured housing industry for over 36 years. He retired in 2021 and started his new job of Mr. Fix It. He was the handyman around the cabin, the house, and his daughters’ homes. Jeff loved to spend time at the family cabin up north. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Each fall, Jeff spent time hunting elk and deer in MT with his buddies. He has some awesome antlers to show for his efforts. His annual trip to Alaska would fill the freezer with halibut and salmon. Jeff loved hanging out at the Moose Lodge with his Mustang buddies. He could be found shaking dice almost every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30, then home for dinner and Wheel of Fortune with his wife. Good friends and a beer would bring Jeff running! He was fiercely protective of his wife and three daughters. He loved to collect things; every time his wife would arrive at the cabin, she would find a new treasure! The words she will miss the most from Jeff are, “Honey, I have an idea. Let’s talk.” Jeff was blessed to have Jake Strese (the son he never had) and Nikki Conroy (his fourth daughter) in his life. They both truly made his life better.
Jeff will be missed by those that knew and loved him for who he was – not a perfect person, but one hell of a loyal husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother, and son.
Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 29th, at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 9:30 am to 11:00 am prior to Mass at church. Private interment St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery.
In lieu of Flowers memorials preferred to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Wounded Warriors Project.