Jeremy Schwierking

Rapid City - Jeremy Schwierking, 18, of Rapid City passed away January 12, 2013.

Jeremy was born on September 12, 1994 in Traverse City to Douglas Schnieder and Stacci Schwierking.

Jeremy was a colorful person who loved music. He was a self proclaimed Hippie and a fan of Bob Marley. He enjoyed playing Nintendo 64 and spending time with his friends and niece and nephew. Jeremy loved to drink coffee and could often be found with a hot cup of jo in his hand. He was currently a senior at Sunrise Academy in Elk Rapids. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Jeremy is survived by his parents Doug and Stacci, twin brother Jacob, brother Joseph, sister Barbi, niece Jaydin, nephew Cohnor, grandpa Jack Schneider, grandma Barb Miller, and grandpa John Gantner, uncle Bill and aunt Dena Gantner, uncles Matt (Vanessa) Gantner, Mike Gantner, Lonnie Gantner, Darryl (Lyn) Schneider, and David (Brenda) Schneider, and aunt Lisa (Dave) Myas and countless friends whom he considered family.

Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandma Connie Schneider and Mema Irena Franklin.

Visitation for friends and family will take place on Thursday, January 17, 2013 from 4 until 7 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home (305 sixth street, Traverse City, MI, 49684). The funeral service will also take place at the funeral home, on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.