Jeremy L. Holtrey, age 29, of Edison died unexpectedly Friday night, April 30, 2010 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was born on February 20, 1981 in Marion the son of Chris Holtrey and Alisa Holtrey, both of Mount Gilead.
Jeremy was a graduate of Mount Gilead High School in the class of 1999 and continued his education at Northwestern Technical College in Lima, where he received his certification as an auto diesel mechanic.
During his school aged days Jeremy raised pigs and was active in FFA. He also played an important role in the life of his younger brother Joshua, who passed away just over a week ago.
He worked at Midas at Polaris both as a mechanic and in sales.
Jeremy was very active and always had to be doing something. His father instilled in him an immense work ethic and Jeremy displayed that in his 24/7 work schedule.
While he was a mechanic by trade, Jeremy was very skilled and taught himself to do various projects around the house. They included plumbing and electric work that Jeremy learned as the job progressed. His independent and stubborn nature led to a refusal to allow someone else to do a job he could take care of himself.
Jeremy loved anything that went fast, which included his Camaro, his motorcycle, and his Dad’s 1964 Chevy Nova that they drag raced at their home course, Pacemakers in Mount Vernon and at LaRue in Marion. He also enjoyed going mud running with his buddies; most notably at Crum’s Mud Run on Route 746 in Cardington.
Jeremy also enjoyed his time spent outdoors; trips to Lake Erie, sporting clays with his dad and Perry, or sucking it up on the golf course.
Amazingly, Jeremy also found time to play Texas Hold “Em and fight in the MMA on Coach Stills Team.
We could not complete Jeremy’s story without sharing the love and devotion he had for his family. From his Mom, Dad, and Joshua, to Mollie, who he had planned to marry, to their 4 children, Jeremy was very protective of his family and there will be a void in their lives forever.
He will be dearly missed by his partner Mollie and their children Austan, Alyvia, Allasyn and Avery; his mother, Alisa Holtrey of Mount Gilead; his father, Chris (Colleen) Holtrey of Mount Gilead; paternal grandparents: Jo Ann and Lew Holtrey of Columbus; great grandmother, Catherine Hanna of Worthington; nieces and nephews: numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, and many dear friends.
In addition to his brother Joshua Ryan, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Delores and Orville Coots.
Friends may call on the family on Tuesday May 4, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at the Snyder Funeral Homes, Craven Chapel, 67 North Main Street, Mount Gilead. Pastor Jay Weaver will conduct services there on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rivercliff Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist Mollie and their 4 children.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
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