Jeremy John Bishop, 42, of Big Rapids, passed away peacefully at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital on Friday, July 9, 2021, with the love and support of his family and friends. He was born July 22, 1978, in Big Rapids and was a 1997 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He was the Career Center Electronics Student of the Year his senior year. For several years, he worked at Big Rapids Cash and Carry, followed by a twenty year career at Universal Rent-To-Own in customer service, sales, and management. He was also a self-employed carpenter, specializing in remodeling. Jeremy was particularly proud of remodeling several homes in Big Rapids for Red Bull Rentals, resulting in the company receiving a Good Neighbors Award, installing a bathroom at Our Brothers Keeper, and his crowning glory, remodeling and renovating the interior of Red Fox Market for his life-long friend, Clint Zimmerman. Jeremy, known as Germ to friends and family, was an intelligent, compassionate, extremely witty (you didnt want to be on the wrong side of his sense of humor), man. He had a love of music, especially Pink Floyd and Queen, and enjoyed the time he spent performing with the band, Weddg, on keyboards and vocals. Jeremy is survived by his mother, Linda (Joel) Littke; father, John (Diane) Bishop; brother, Jason Bishop; sister, Jamie (Matt) Cook; niece and nephew Madelyn and Brady Cook; two step-brothers and four half-sisters; aunts Laurie Hamel, Karen Hogenson, Jill Bishop, Sheila Hewitt Lee, Lenore Shipley; uncles Steve (Ruth) Bishop, Dan (Denise) Sims, David (Carla) Sims, and Steven (Kirstin) Sims; and numerous cousins whom he adored. Jeremy had many friends who loved and supported him over the years; you held a special place in his heart, and each one of you know who you are. He also cherished his animals, Sist, Chester, and Skeeter. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Dorothy Sims, Allen and Elizabeth Bishop; uncles Stuart Hamel, David, Walter, and Gary Bishop; and best friend, Jeremy Gulseth. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. in Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids. A luncheon will follow from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The Sawmill, 1003 Maple, Big Rapids. There will be a social hour from 3:00-4:15 p.m. at Greg Smith's home, 18480 House Lake Road. The band WEDDG will perform a musical tribute at 4:15 p.m., followed by dinner. For memorials, please consider The Animal Rescue Coalition, 18400 220th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307, or Our Brothers Keeper, 405 S 3rd Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307. "Wish You Were Here" because "All In All We Are Just Another Brick In The Wall", Pink Floyd. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Arrangements and care entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Burial of Cremains Saturday, September 11, 2021 12:30 PM Highland View Cemetery 607 West Bellevue Street Big Rapids,MI 49307 Luncheon Saturday, September 11, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Sawmill 1003 Maple St. Big Rapids,MI 49307 Social Hour and Dinner Saturday, September 11, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM Greg Smith's House 18480 House Lake Road Big Rapids,MI 49307