Jeffrey J. Degen, 53, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington.
Jeff was born in Burlington on May 7, 1967, to Roger and Romayne (nee Lois) Degen. His early life was spent in Burlington, where he graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School, Catholic Central High School, and UW-Whitewater.
Jeff was a member of the Powers Lake Sportsmen’s Club and liked golfing, skiing, hunting, and trap shooting. He enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with his father and brothers. He appreciated photography, cooking, and learning about the world through travel. He was self-employed as a marketing consultant, which gave him the opportunity to travel frequently for business and pleasure. He was a creative man who loved to laugh and enjoyed visiting with friends and family.
Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Romayne Degen; siblings, Kathryn (Greg) Pieters, Don (Diane) Degen, and sister-in-law Carol Degen; nieces and nephews, Sarah (Matt) Steele, Ashley (Aaron), Kyle (Kelsey), Eric (Becca) Pieters, Kristen (Dave) Pichler, and Brian Degen; and five great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Roger Degen, brother Robert Degen, and grandparents.
The family would like to thank Father Jim Volkert, Rochester Rescue Squad, and Burlington Aurora ER staff for their care and compassion during this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Burlington Catholic School or Catholic Central High School.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Jeffrey will be held Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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