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Jeramiah John Meskimen
JERAMIAH JOHN MESKIMEN
Iowa City
Jeramiah John Meskimen, 37, ended his life on Nov. 17, 2021.
A Gathering to celebrate Jeramiah's life will be held at a later date. A GoFundMe account will be established. The link may be found on Jeramiah's obituary page at www.lensingfuneral.com.
Jeramiah was born Dec. 13, 1983, in Bremerhaven, Germany, the son of Keith and Tammy (Klumpf) Meskimen. He was a graduate of Center Point-Urbana High School. Jeramiah had served in the U.S. Army. On Aug. 6, 2011, Jeramiah married Megan Kaefring.
Survivors include his wife, Megan; their two children, Sophia (8) and Keith (5); his mother, Tammy Meskimen; and his sister, Amanda Meskimen Lamphier; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.
Jeramiah was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Online condolences may be shared at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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