Jeffery Wade Gleason

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Jeffery Wade Gleason passed away peacefully at his home in Ann Arbor, at the age of 50.

Jeff was born in Traverse City, on July 26, 1970, son of Gary and Jane Gleason.

Jeff graduated from the A.D. Johnston High School in 1988. He served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1993, where he served in the front lines of Operation Desert Storm, receiving an Army Commendation Medal.

Jeff truly enjoyed the outdoors and could always be found hunting, fishing, looking for Leland Blue Stone and of course, morel mushroom hunting. More so, he loved his family.

He is survived by his father, Gary Gleason; his sister, Jennifer (Vern) Bowling; brothers, Jeremy (Jesse) Gleason and Justin (Carole) Gleason. Jeff was the best uncle ever and especially loved and adored his nieces; Emily (Nathan) Roszczewski, Grace Gleason, Cecilia (David) DelaRosa, Ella Gleason, Natalie Bowling, Harper Roszczewski, Hazel Roszczewski and Mason Roszczewski.

Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Gleason; and his beloved service dog, Ace, the best dog ever.

A private ceremony will be held for the family.