Jeramiah Joseph "JJ" Truckey, of 104 S Mackenzie St, Negaunee, went home unexpectedly on August 21st 2016. He was 32 years old. Jeramiah was born October 15, 1983 in Loma Linda, CA, the son of Gerald and Patricia (Whitaker) Truckey. At the age of 6, Jeramiah moved with his family to the UP of Michigan. Jeramiah attended school at Republic-Michigamme Schools where he graduated with the Class of 2002. He attended Northern Michigan University where he received his Associates Degree. Jeramiah spent a lot of time traveling, visiting many states on the East Coast and even working at Disney World. In 2008, he met the love of his life, Kevin Ringuette, and eventually settled down in Negaunee. Most people from the Marquette area know Jeramiah as "Jay" from Dollar Tree. He was always welcoming and friendly no matter who walked in the door or what kind of a day he was having. Jeremiah enjoyed reading, traveling, and being outdoors. He also loved spending time with his family. His newest passion was being an Uncle to his Niece and "little lovebug" Mia. Jeramiah was one of most gentle, sweet, caring people you could''ve ever met. He would do anything for anyone just because it was the right thing to do. He once gave the jacket off of his shoulders to a boy at school because he needed one and Jeramiah had extras. Jeramiah is being remembered and missed immensely by his "hubby" Kevin Ringuette; his 4 legged son, Roy; his parents, Gerald and Patti Truckey of Republic, MI; his sister, Susan (David) Keller of Wausau, WI; his niece, Mia Keller of Wausau, WI; maternal grandmother, Takako Umi Whitaker of Victorville, CA; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. A celebration of life dinner will be held at the Presque Isle Pavilion in Marquette, MI on Saturday September 3rd from 5-8 pm. In accordance with Jeramiah''s personality we ask that everyone wear bright colors. We will be celebrating a life well lived and not grieving and mourning a life lost tragically. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up in Jeramiah''s honor at TruNorth Credit Union to help with unexpected expenses. Jeramiah''s family would like to thank everyone who has shown so much care and generosity in our time of grief. We would especially like to thank the Gogebic County Sheriff''s Department, The United States Coast Guard, The various Search and Rescue crews and Volunteer''s, The Comfort Inn of Ironwood, MI, and Range Funeral Service.