Jeffrey “Jeff” DeSmidt, 57, of Plymouth, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 29, 2021.
He was born on December 22, 1963 in Plymouth, WI, a son of Carolyn (Backhaus) DeSmidt and
the late Ronald DeSmidt.
Jeff attended St. John Lutheran Grade School in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High
School in 1981.
He served in the United States Navy from January 24, 1983 to January 5, 1989 serving on the U.S.S.
Enterprise.
In 1990, he married Terese Lensmire.
Jeff worked for many years at the Richardson Lumber Company in Sheboygan Falls, WI.
He was a former member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Plymouth.
Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include: One son: Taylor (Betsy) DeSmidt of Plymouth, One daughter: Kassandra (Andrew)
Cecere of Plymouth, his Grandson: Sawyer, his Mother: Carolyn DeSmidt of Plymouth, one
Brother and Sister: Raquel Wimberley of Sheboygan and Robert (Jodie) DeSmidt of Fredonia
also survived by siblings and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father: Ronald, one brother: David, one aunt, Verna (Vern)
Van De Hey, and one uncle: Levi (Lois) Backhaus.
Following Jeff’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life to share stories and
memories will be held on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 9, 2021) from 3:00-5:00 P.M. at the
Suchon Funeral Home in Plymouth. Military rites will be accorded at 5:00 P.M. by the Plymouth
VFW World Cheese Center Post # 5612. Inurnment will be at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial
Cemetery in Union Grove.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Jeff’s name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. For online condolences,
please visit www.suchonfh.com.
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