Jeremy A. Brantley 53, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 2:37 A.M., Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on April 28, 1972 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Richard and Elizabeth “Beth” (Hon) Brantley. After High School, he served with the United States Army from 1990-1992.
Jeremy had worked as a cook for Denny’s Restaurant and had also been a night security guard. He enjoyed living in Oregon, fishing, cooking, watching wrestling and the Green Bay Packers and spending time with his grandchildren doing arts and crafts.
Survivors include his children, Samantha Brantley, Walkerton, Indiana, Richard Brantley, Knox, Indiana, Anthony (Kerstyn) Brantley, Rochester, Indiana, Aly Brantley, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Lettie Brantley, Emma Brantley, Willow Brantley, Brittany Brantley, Kenadee Brantley, Kinsley Brantley, and seventh grandchild to arrive this year, siblings, David (Tami) Brantley, Oregon, Jackie Taylor, Oregon, Eva (Mark) Naragon, Nappanee, Indiana, Jennifer (Pat) Shortt, Walkerton, Indiana, Leslie Gianni, Oregon, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Brittany Brantley, sisters, Jenny Lockhart, and Sarah Brantley.
Private services will be observed.
Arrangements with Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
