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In memory of
Jeremy Kaufmann Spiess
June 25, 1976 - September 23, 2025
Jun 25, 1976 - Sep 23, 2025
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Obituary
Jeremy Kaufmann Spiess, 49, of Canaan, NH passed away on September 23, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center after a courageous battle with ongoing medical issues. Born in Columbia, Tennessee, on June 25, 1976, Jeremy grew up in Hohenwald, TN. He was the beloved son of Karen Fay Gilley and Larry Harding Spiess. He passed away peacefully with his mother and wife by his side.
Jeremy was a decorated military veteran, having served as an infantryman …
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Community Involvement
Participated in
Member of
National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation
Member of
Wildland Firefighter Foundation
Member of
Sons of Confederate Veterans
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What were Jeremy's favorite movies?
Any military movie or movie that displayed valor and triumph of the human spirit.
Any military movie or movie that displayed valor and triumph of the human spirit.
Any military movie or movie that displayed valor and triumph of the human spirit.
What were Jeremy's favorite ways to spend free time?
With his family
With his family
With his family
What were Jeremy's favorite songs or musical artists?
Dwight Yoakam, Toby Keith, Clutch, Five Finger Death Punch, Audioslave, Old Crow Med…
Dwight Yoakam, Toby Keith, Clutch, Five Finger Death Punch, Audioslave, Old Crow Medicine Show…
Dwight Yoakam, Toby Keith, Clutch, Five Finger Death Punch, Audioslave, Old Crow Medicine Show, Alison Krauss, Colter W…
What were Jeremy's favorite foods?
Burgers
Burgers
Burgers
Timeline
Born
June 25th, 1976
Gained a sibling
April 24th, 1984
Linden, TN
Graduated from high school
1994
Dyer County High School, Newbern, TN
Survived by
Lisa Spiess
Wife
Lillian Spiess
Daughter
Ember Spiess
Daughter
Karen Gilley
Mother
Larry Spiess
Father
Chris Spiess
Brother
Ashley Spiess
Sister
Joann Spiess
Step-mother
Shaun Nay
Brother-in-law
Anna Spiess
Niece
Tatum Nay
Nephew
Ethan Spiess
Nephew
Diana Nay
Niece
Lucas Nay
Nephew
Tony Spiess
Uncle
Betty Culp
Aunt
Connie Jean Hensley
Aunt
Nathan Lee
Uncle
Predeceased by
Max Spiess
Grandfather, 1920-2006
Beulah Spiess
Grandmother, 1922-2013
Morris Donald Lee
Grandfather, 1920-1964
Mary Rue Rogers Lee
Grandmother, 1923-2005
Danny Gilley
Step-father, 1955-2022
William Spiess
Nephew, 2003-2023
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Cause of death
Organ failure
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Ricker Funeral Home & Crematory
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