Jason Lloyd "Wieb" Wieber, 37, of Big Rapids, a 16-year veteran of the Mecosta County Sheriffs Office, passed away Wednesday at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of Bob and Starr Wieber of St. Johns, he was born on June 16, 1979, in Lansing. He was a 1997 graduate of St. Johns High School where he played football and wrestled. He later graduated from the Lansing Community College Police Academy. "Wieb" became a Mecosta County road deputy on March 20 of 2001. In addition to those duties, he was an essential part of the departments Dive and Rescue Team. A gentle giant of a man, "Wieb" believed in living life to the fullest. He truly loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, playing cards and spending time with family members. He especially enjoyed his weekends at Higgins Lake. "Wieb" was a loyal friend to many in the law enforcement community and would help them when in need. He was accomplished in carpentry, masonry and several other construction skills. He also served as co-owner of The Phenix Bar and Restaurant in Edmore. "Wieb" married Bethany Ginnever on Feb. 12 of 2014 and the couple had a son, Charlie, on July 20, 2015. He is survived by his parents, wife and son; brother Justin of St. Johns; sister Kimberly of Hudsonville; mother and father-in-law Doug and Julie Ginnever; sister-in-law Nicole (Joe) Marshall of Big Rapids; brother-in-law Chris (Pheobe) Ginnever of Stanwood; grandparents Dick and Marianne Harrington of DeWitt and Richard (Bump) Nelson of Haslett; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and extended family members of his brother and sisters in blue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Lloyd and Charline Wieber and Jeri Nelson. Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (today) March 2nd and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3rd, both days, at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will also greet friends one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at Pine Plains Cemetery in Big Rapids. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Charlie Wieber Education Fund at the West Michigan Credit Union. Share a memory or condolence with the family at the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Funeral Service Saturday, March 4, 2017 01:00 PM Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church 15085 220th Avenue Big Rapids,MI 49307 Funeral Service Saturday, March 4, 2017 01:00 PM Trinity Fellowship Evangelical Free Church 15085 220th Avenue Big Rapids,MI 49307