Jay R Bischoff

Jay R. Bischoff, age 61, of Marshall, MI passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Borgess Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 10, 1956 in Marshall, MI the son of Roy and Mary (Brangwin) Bischoff. Jay graduated from Marshall High School and immediately after started farming and continued until present day. He raised beef cattle and pigs on his farm. In addition to cattle, Jay was involved in the production of corn, soybeans, and for many years, hay. He also had a sweet corn stand he ran for several years. He enjoyed taking country drives in his truck with his dog Wizard. He would drive down to Hoffman's Agricultural Services and socialize with the local farmers. Jay was a social butterfly, he loved talking to people. Jay enjoyed watching the Detroit baseball, basketball, football and hockey teams. He was a sharp card player, skilled at Eucher and the "Bischoff Rules." In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling on his farm.Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Jerold (Tiffany) Bischoff of Marshall; sisters, Marilyn (Thomas) Vanden Heede, Jane (Peter) Dadow, Rebecca (Michael) Newhouse all of Marshall; significant other, Juanita Garza of Marshall; nephews, Marcus (Jennifer) Smith, Jaben Chapman, Brandon (Katie) Newhouse, Brian (Tracy) Newhouse; nieces, Maggie Chapman, Jill Vanden Heede, Michelle (Ryan) Smith, Melissa (Joe) West; 5 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-niece.Family will receive friends at the Craig K. Kempf family funeral home, Marshall Chapel on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. A brief memorial service will begin at 6:30pm with Chaplain Ron Smith officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association