Jeramy Lee Jenks

Jeramy Lee Jenks, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mishawaka on Monday, December 5, 2022. Jeramy was born December 15, 1980, in Sanford, North Carolina.  Following graduation from Edwardsburg High School in 1999, Jeramy began a long and rewarding career as a chef in the Michiana area and became well known and sought after by numerous restaurants in the area such as Cheddar’s, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Metro Diner and Carmela’s. He was a master of his craft and a magician with a menu.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Rhonda and Chris Atkinson and his children, Dylan, Cameron, Marissa, Isabella, Olivia and Vivian Jenks, all of Mishawaka, and his siblings Noah and Matthew Atkinson and Michele Wegner of Paragould, AR, and Paulita Hernandez of South Bend.  Surviving as well is his grandmother, Jane DeWinter of Mishawaka.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Carol and Robert Badders, Ivan “Bud” Smith, Larry and Nancy Jenks, and Jim DeWinter. His father, Gregory Lee Jenks preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 pm Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Goethals and Wells Funeral Home in Mishawaka, with funeral services to follow immediately after at 5pm.

In his spare time, Jeramy enjoyed playing golf, fishing and ice fishing, and watching Notre Dame football, the Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed cooking and tailgating in his garage with his friends during many games.

Most of all, Jeramy will be remembered for his love of friends and family.  He always chose to find the good in others and never met a stranger.  He seemed to form a bond with all he met and it was hard for him to leave the house without running into an old friend. His wonderful sense of humor, his smile and laugh, and his generous and caring nature will be missed by those whom he loved so dearly.

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