Service Details
A celebration of Jeremy’s life will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, 3:00pm, at Joyful Harvest Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5050 N Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until the time of the service.
The church is making the memorial service available via Zoom or Facebook. Information for connecting is below:
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dial in from your phone (312) 626-6799
and use Meeting ID: 863 4804 9167 and Passcode: 068041
or, if Zoom is not your thing,
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Jeremy Joseph Woltman, 37, known to his family as “J.J.”, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born in Hinsdale, IL, on May 11, 1984, son of James and Kathryn (née: Heuer) Woltman.
Jeremy is the redefinition of “Larger than Life”! He had a voice and laugh to match his large personality. He was the center of attention when he walked into a room. He was fiercely loyal to his crew and thrived when he was surrounded by his family which included not only his biological family, but the love of his life, Jessica, and her family, as well as his numerous extended family across the country. His mother was the center of his world, and he made sure she knew he loved her. He believed in enjoying life “Jeremy Style” to the fullest with no regrets. He was comfortable anywhere and loved to make others comfortable as he made a good time wherever he wandered. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, golfing, or anywhere that took him on an excursion. He acquired many trophy mounts across the years and unfortunately has a few that have eluded him including Mr. Wood Duck.
Jeremy has thousands of “brothers” and extended family throughout the country. His love of motorcycles, brotherhood, long rides, and finding the moments that take your breath away were the focus of his life. His motorcycle family across the country mourns the loss of a tremendous brother.
Jeremy leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Kathryn “Miss Kate” Woltman; brothers, Anthony Commiso (niece, Isabella), Jimmy Woltman and his family; sister, Kitty Houston and her family; his hundreds of “brothers and sisters” across the country; loving companion, Jessica Schmidt; her children, Anthony “Tony” Bednar, Gavin Bednar, Caleb Bednar; Jessica’s mother, Luanne Krueger; Jessica’s father, Nick “Moose” (Beth) Schmidt; aunt and uncles, Debbie (Vince) Scarpelli, Gerry (Gail) Woltman, Patrick Heuer, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Heuer, Edward Heuer; all of his close and loving cousins; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Jeremy is preceded in death by his father, James Woltman; aunt, Judith Fico; uncle, Stephen Heuer; paternal grandparents, Gerald and Fran Woltman; and maternal grandparents, Edward and Betty Heuer.
A celebration of Jeremy’s life will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022, 3:00pm, at Joyful Harvest Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5050 N Johnsburg Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until the time of the service. See service information above for the link to the live stream of the service.
Mark Langendorf says
I will always miss the days of dinner at the house or hanging out on the boat, having a cocktail, catching bass, and throwing you off of the tube. Love you, brother. I will miss you more than you know.
Tom Ganka & Family says
Jeremy R.I.P. BUDDY keep RIDING HARD MAY GOD BLESS YOU love TOM AND AMY AND FRANK GANKA
Russ Talbott says
You chose Harley Heaven as we know it, Ride Free my friend, with God’s Speed, Rest in Peace, we’ve got the Watch. My sincere condolences
to your Family and Friends.
Mary & Rob Harpe says
I will miss your smile, your big bear hugs, and your fast fire of hilarious jokes. You are dearly missed. RIP Jeremy.
Joker & Cricket says
My life…Our lives, are forever changed. I am proud to call you my brother. My heart will forever miss your “wanna burn some gas” bike rides, your 5am fishing pick ups, your banging that ring on the bar until we had full glasses again. Honor, Loyalty, Respect is my brother Germ. I love you brother. R.I.P. G.B.N.F.
Daniel C Murphy says
YOLO
AND YOU LIVED IT BROTHER
Nelson Macias says
Such a horrible loss! We are honored to have been his friend!
May he be at Peace.
God Speed
,R.I.P my friend.
Gone to soon.
Peace and Prayers,
Nelson and Rachel Macias
💔💔
Anonymous says
Love and Prayers to All of you from All of your Cousins, The Wotocek Family
Sabrina N. Maziarka says
LOVE, PEACE AND ✌️ PRAYERS FOR 🙏 YOUR FAMILY!
MY HEART HURTS SO BADLY FOR YOUR LOSS, FAR TOO SOON!
LORD, HEAR OUR 🙏 PRAYERS.
AMEN
LOVE,
SABRINA MAZIARKA (CHAN MAZ DAUGHTER)
GANKA FAMILY!
David Zeimet says
You were a good friend to me and and I will miss you greatly! My condolences go out to your Mom and family. They gave me one of my first jobs! And showed great love to everyone. Also thank you for letting me buy and chop your moms Honda Shadow! You showed me the love of riding and truly were a free man! We will ride together again my friend! RIP
Jimmy Ruffner says
RIP brother. I will miss you. See you on the other side big guy!
Eric Seidman says
Gunna miss ya brother!!
Mel says
I have been crying for days and yet my heart continues to break. Born cousins but we grew up like siblings. My heart goes out to Aunt Kathy and Anthony and all of the friends and family left behind. He leaves an unfillable void and he will be so heartbreakingly missed. Love you Jeremy.
Matt & Jackie says
I’m so sorry that left so soon we missed you when you moved you were one hell of a neighbor
Dino Colamatteo says
I’ll miss rippin up every road we could find north and south of that boarder. You were a great leader of the pack. You taught me how to handle my bike better than any one could. Rest In Peace big guy.