Jeffery McCleary (December 10, 1955 - July 20, 2024)

Jeffery McCleary Obituary

Jeffery (Jeff) McCleary passed away on July 19th, 2024. He was 68 years old. He was born in Aberdeen, SD on December 10th, 1956, to Janet (Lindsay) McCleary and Maynard McCleary. He was the youngest of 4 siblings. Jeff attended middle and high school in Black River Falls, WI and graduated in 1974.

Jeff joined the United States Marine Corps in 1975 and had a distinguished career including a deployment to Kuwait during the Gulf War. He retired in 1994 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Gunnery Sargent E7. During his service he received; Good Conduct Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal, National Defense Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, 2 Meritorious Masts and 2 Letters of Appreciation. Jeff’s training in the USMC was as a communications specialist.

Jeff was married to Nancy (Freiburg) McCleary in 2006 and they resided in The Village of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MO. Nancy preceded Jeff in death in 2022. Jeff loved his dogs and had 2 very dear pets in his life. Lucy was his long-time companion and Scout came along later. Both were very special to Jeff and when he was in his recliner they would usually be in his lap.

Jeff was very active in the community and had many friends. He loved his lake friends and always considered them family. Everyone who knew Jeff knew how much he loved his Harley Trike. He took several trips with friends across the country.

Jeff is survived by his siblings Michael McCleary, Patricia (McCleary)Sefton and Cathlein (McCleary) Guthrie and his stepchildren Michael Freiburg and Jessica Freiburg.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents Janet and Maynard McLeary; his wife Nancy (Freiburg) McCleary.

Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, July 29, 2024 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 514 Highway 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-3232.


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