Jeffrey John Burtch's Obituary
Stanwood - Jeffrey John Burtch, age 50, of Stanwood, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
He was born May 12, 1969 in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Kurt and Julie Burtch. Jeff had many notable talents and hobbies. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, gardening, feeding, and watching birds, and simply being surrounded by nature. He was the happiest when he was outdoors and his favorite place to visit was the Upper Peninsula. Jeff had a love for baseball and cheering on the Detroit Tigers. He also enjoyed collecting antiques and working on classic hot rods. Jeff was talented at woodworking and could repair or construct nearly anything. He was a devoted, caring person who always put others before himself.
Jeff is survived by his fiancé, Renee Cook; his two daughters, Jessica and Taylor Burtch; and his two brothers, Aaron and Darrin Burtch. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julie and Kurt Burtch.
A celebration of Jeff's life will be announced at a later date. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences to the family at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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