He was born on July 5, 1962 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Jerry and Donna (Reed) DeTro.
Jeff graduated from New Haven High School in 1980.
He married Tammy Miller on October 26, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jeff enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle, loved taking his grand-daughter out in his Ranger for rides, and boat rides with his family. He was an active member of the Son's of the American Legion Post # 423, and was very patriotic.
He was well known for helping any and everybody, and loved his friends and family very much. Jeff was loved by many friends and family, and will be truly missed by everyone !
Jeff retired after 21 years at Steel Dynamics in Butler, Indiana.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy DeTro of Angola, Indiana; children, Jeffrey (Amelia) Scott, DeTro Jr., of Angola, Indiana, and Jamie (Jordan) Maschino of Orland, Indiana; grandchildren, Alicia and Callaway DeTro; parents, Jerry and Donna DeTro of Angola, Indiana; a sister, Diana (Jeff) Metcalf of Auburn, Indiana; mother and father-in-law, Betty and Bob Curnow of Highland, Michigan; a sister-in-law, Dawn (Charles) Mallon of Hartland, Michigan; nephews, Dustin and Josh Metcalf; and nieces, Emily and Sarah Mallon.
A Graveside Service will be held at 3 pm Friday, September 9, 2022 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana. Pastor Heath Kain will officiate the service.
A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside service from 4–6 pm Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Orland American Legion Post # 423, Orland, Indiana.
Jeff was a donor to the VisionFirst Indiana Lions Eye Bank.
Memorial donations in Jeff's memory may be directed to the SAL Post # 423 or to the Steuben County Cancer Association.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beamsfuneralhome.com for the DeTro family.
DONATIONS
SAL Post # 423, Orland, Indiana 46776
Steuben County Cancer AssociationP.O. Box 28, Angola, Indiana 46703
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