Obituary of Jeremy Meldau

Jeremy Meldau, 26 of Gainesville, died Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He was born in Troy Ohio on April 16, 1984. He was owner, operator of Sunshine Home Repair in Gainesville. He graduated, with honors, from South Fork High in Stuart FL and received his construction certification from Florida Atlantic University School of Agriculture. Jeremy was a hard worker who was caring and giving, always helping others. He was a loving son, brother and father, who always wanted to make his daughter proud. He is survived by his father Fred Meldau of Stuart, his mother, Helen (Marvin) Nichols of Chiefland, brothers, Randy Meldau of Jensen Beach, Paul Meldau and Stephen Meldau, both of Palm City, sister, Melissa (Frank) Vega of Jonestown, PA, his fiancé Ashley Edge of Gainesville, daughter Kierstie Joy Meldau of Gainesville, step brother William (Amy) Nichols of Castle Rock, CO, step sisters Susan (Howard) Anguish of Belleview, Sharon (Wayne)Williams of Chiefland, Mary Nichols (Sherman) of Raleigh, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 2, 2011at 1:00 PM at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefland with Rev. Marvin Parsley officiating. Burial will follow in the Chiefland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 2011 from 6-8 pm at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com.