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Daniel Jay Landis

July 9, 1944 — February 28, 2020

Daniel “Jay” Landis, 75, of Homer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2020 at his home.

Jay was born on July 9, 1944 in Coldwater, Michigan the son of Theodore R. and Juanita M. (Loose) Landis. He was a graduate of Homer High School and attended 2 years at Kellogg Community College studying the electrical field. Jay spent 6 years in the Air National Guard at the Battle Creek National Guard Base.

He was united in marriage to Barbara A. Dean on September 28, 1968 at her parent’s home in Scotts, Michigan. Jay’s passion has always been being a farmer as he loved the outdoors and being surrounded by his land and nature. He along with his wife Barbara, owned and operated Tri County Agri Services in Homer for many years. Jay had also worked in maintenance at Brembo in Homer for 17 years.

Jay was a former member of the Litchfield Farmers Club, MMPA, Michigan Soybean Association, Michigan Corn Growers Association and the Farm Bureau of which he held many state positions, including Young Farmers-District 2 and on the Farmers Petroleum board. He enjoyed watching and feeding the squirrels and birds. He will be fondly remembered as a kind and unselfish man who could always be found with his dog Buck at his side. Jay taught through example of the importance of adventure, determination and hard work.

Jay is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Barbara; his sons, Eric Scott of Adrian and Todd Eugene (Chris) of Homer; his 2 grandsons, Tyler E. and Kyle G. both of Homer; his siblings, Bruce L. (Joyce) of Homer, Barbara M. (Herb) Nichols of Battle Creek and Lane M. of Homer; his brother in law, Michael T. Dean of Scotts. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jay was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services 303 S Hillsdale St, Homer, MI 49245. (There will be no visitation at the funeral home on Thursday). Funeral services for Jay will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 6, 2020 at Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 303 S Hillsdale St, Homer, MI 49245 with Celebrant Jacob Washburn officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Homer. Please come dressed casually, as Jay would have preferred that. Please visit https://kempffuneralhome.com to view the on line obituary, sign the on line guest book or leave condolences to the family.

Should you remember Jay with a donation, you may donate to the Homer Historical Society or somewhere of your choosing.

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Visitation

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Funeral Service (US)

Federal Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895

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Funeral Service

Friday, March 6, 2020

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Funeral Service (US)

Federal Forest Highway 13, Wetmore, MI 49895

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