Sergeant Jason Lee Nemeth, 26, died at his residence 10734 Muckshaw Rd., Plymouth, Ind. at 12:42 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.
Jason was born in South Bend, Ind. on November 29, 1984, the son of Timothy and Diana O’Hara Nemeth.
He graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 2003, and from Ball State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 2008.
He joined the Army on Sept. 12, 2006, and was still active with the Indiana Army National Guard.
Jason was employed with the Marshall County Sheriff’s office.
He loved to play golf, hunt, target shoot and to hang out with his brother and college friends. They got together several times a year.
His favorite college spring break place was South Padre Island and he enjoyed the Ball State Homecomings and tailgates.
He loved his family with all of his heart and his German Shepherd, Waucher.
Always active, he was prepared for everything and was determined to be the best. He stayed in great physical shape by working out.
Jason enjoyed watching and cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, and was also active playing semi–pro football for a short time.
A true hero, Jason was deployed to Afghanistan for one tour of duty. For his part in these achievements, he was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, the Army Accommodation Valor Device, the Army Achievement Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one Star.
Jason is survived by his parents, Tim and Diana Nemeth, Plymouth, Indiana and a brother, Steve, Muncie, Ind.
Also surviving are Gene and Margaret O’Hara, maternal grandparents, South Bend, Jason is also survived by his aunts and uncles Marcia and Dennis Santino, Florida, Mike and Helen O’Hara, South Bend, Mark and Mary Jane O’Hara, and Michele and Darren Couts, all of Oregon and numerous cousins.
Jason was preceded in death by Charles and Virginia Nemeth II, his paternal grandparents and Charles Nemeth III, an uncle.
Friends of Jason and his family may share memories and visit with the family on Saturday, July 2, 2011, from 11 to 2 p.m. at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan Rd., Plymouth, Ind.
Funeral services for Sgt. Jason Nemeth will be held in the church with Pastor Ollie Dongell officiating following the visitation at 2 p.m. Memorial gifts in Sgt. Nemeth’s memory may be given to the www.woundedwarriorproject.org or mailed to PO Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516
Rachel Miller says
Diana, Tim and Steven…..I am so very sorry. Jason was an amazing person. I will never forget all those years babysitting Jason and Steven. Watching them grow up to be the fine young men they are. Jason will be missed and he will forever be in my heart.
Rachel
Christopher D. Ciardello says
My name is Chris Ciardello I was a soldier who served with Jason over seas in Afghanistan and I would like to offer my deepest Sympathy and I wish I could attend but I am currently living in massachusetts but I will say that jayson always made me laugh when I got to talk to him and he was superb soldier he will be missed greatly by a great many people including his brothers in arms R.I.P Sgt Jason Nemeth
Spc. Christopher D. Ciardello
Jennifer Eash says
I am so very sorry to hear about Jason\’s passing. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you during this time of tragedy & that you all find comfort in knowing he is at peace. He will be greatly missed by all of those that knew him.
Lillian O\'Hara says
Our hearts and prayers go out to Tim, Diana and Steve. Please know that we are thinking of you. We love you and if there is anything we can do to help you through this very difficult time, we will.
Love,
Uncle Dennis and Aunt Lil
Paul Wendel says
Diane
Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow I am feeling for you and your family over the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paul Wendel
MAJ Leslie Haines says
Dear Diana, Tim and Steven,
There are no words that can express the heartfelt sorrow I have for you and your family as you face the loss of your son Jason, as well as the shared grief I feel as a soldier. Please know that you and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Blessings,
MAJ Leslie Haines
Jodi Taylor says
My son-in-law was with Jason in Aghanistan. He mentioned how wonderful of a \”leader\” Jason was. Our hearts truly go out to the dear friends and family. Just know he really did make a difference in his troops lives. Respectully, Jodi Taylor
Kathy Parker says
Don & I are both devastated by the news of Jason\’s passing. We always enjoyed having him at our house. He was truly a wonderful young man. He always seemed so very responsible, respectful & very proud to be serving his country. I know he must have been a great soldier. Jason, we will miss you. Our hearts go out to his family. May God bless you all. Heaven has gained a fine young man.
Don & Kathy Parker
SFC Steve Ward says
Our family is deeply saddened by your loss.
I worked with Jason during our deployment to Afghanistan and was very impressed by his maturity, focus and strength of character. He never shied from responsibility, or turned from a challenging situation.
He displayed courage, concern for his fellow soldiers, and received personal recognition from two Battalion Commanders for his actions under fire. I saw him grow as a leader and man. I will miss him.
Our prayers are with you and Jason.
Patty Van Vactor Wright says
Diane,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our family will be thinking and praying for you and your family this weekend and beyond.
Patty VanVactor Wright
Cindy Wagoner says
Dear Tim, Diana, and Steve,
We are devastated to hear the news of Jason\’s passing. We have such warm, wonderful memories of the boys playing through elementary and junior high school. I will always remember Jason as a warm, loving, smart, fun, and helpful boy who grew up into a strong, loving, and giving man. Ty & I spoke of the fun home movies we still have of the two of them playing together.
We miss you all and wish we could be closer to express our thoughts to you in person. The loss is unimaginable, and we will keep you in our prayers in the days ahead.
Much love,
Mark, Cindy, Paige, & Ty Wagoner
Connie Gibbs says
My prayers are with all of you in your time of need. They struggle so much when returning from war. My husband is with the Plymouth National Guard unit and they are all considered brothers. To lose a life at such a young age is just so senseless, just know we are all praying for your recovery, and we thank Jason for his service to his country.
Les Trump says
My name is Les Trump and I have been proud to have known Jason if only for a brief time.I worked with him and at some of the quieter times we would talk and along with my son in law who also serves in the US Army reserve would talk about his service and I had and still do have the utmost respect for Jason .I remember the get together for his last send off to be deployed he was dedicated to his country and family.I was deeply saddened upon the loss of Jason and I offer my prayers to Mr. and Mrs. Nemeth and brother and family.He was a very brave young man and will be missed terribly!!
SFC Rudy Hernandez says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of SGT Jason Nemeth.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Nancy Craig says
Dearest Diane, Tim and Steve,
We are so very sorry to hear about Jason. He was very dear to all of us.
We will all have to hold onto all the memories we have about Jason. He alway gave us that great smile and was a good friend to both Sarah and Charley. We are proud to hear about his service to our country. You should be very proud of him.
In these very hard days ahead of you please hold on to the fact that you were blessed to have him in your life. You were all blessed to have him as your son and brother.
God Bless and keep you in his loving care.
Sincerely,
Nancy Craig
CPT Michael S. Hall says
To the Nemeth Family,
When Jason first came into the Indiana Army National Guard, he was assigned to my unit in Logansport. He was also a college student and we talked a lot about his becoming an officer. I think all of us recognized his potential to be not only a great Soldier but a great leader as well. During the time I was there, he always set a great example and, from what I heard about on the deployment, inspired a lot of other Soldiers as well. This led to his promotion to Sergeant which was absolutely well-deserved.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be tremendously missed by his National Guard brothers.
Respectfully,
CPT Michael S. Hall
Kathy says
I did not know your Son Jason, by my heart is deeply saddened by your loss. I sincerely pray that your memories and the Pride you hold in your heart for this wonderful young man will help you through this tragic loss. Peace be with you all.
Victoria Hahn says
We\’re deeply sorrowed by the loss of such a wonderful young man. Our hearts go out to the family. I will always remember his smile, and thoughtfulness. He would do anything for anyone. He will be deeply missed.
Victoria Hahn
Jen says
I just came across this randomly… but I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for your loved one\’s service. RIP
Erin Metsker says
I worked with Jason at the Sheriff\’s Department. As I grew to know him, I recognized and was inspired by his dedication to his country and fellow man. I also knew that he came from a strong family unit from the stories he shared. It is hard to find the words to offer at a time like this, but I hope you find comfort knowing it was obvious to me you raised a wonderful young man. As they have been this entire week, my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.
Erin Metsker
Dennis Francis says
On behalf of the Indiana Patriot Guard we offer our deepest condolences. We thank you for allowing us to come and Honor another one of our Nations Hero\’s that has sacrificed so much so we may enjoy the freedoms that we all take for granted.
We thank Jason for his service to this great nation. To his family & freinds, know that he is in a better place that our father has prepared and will now be in paradise.
SGT Jason Lee Nemeth will be known as one of our American Hero\’s today, tommorow & forever!
Dennis Francis
Senior Ride Captain
North Central Indiana
Patriot Guard
Brenda Juday says
I would just like to offer my condolences on the loss of Jason. I never actually met your son, but my brother served with him on their Afghanistan deployment. His loss is being felt throughout the Guard family. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you at this time.
SPC. Robert Geiger says
I want to give my condolences to the family of SGT. Nemeth. I have only known SGT. Nemeth for a short period of time. I am a member of his unit here in Fort Wayne. SGT. Nemeth just trained me last week so I can receive my military drivers license . All around great guy, and great soldier.
RIP-SGT. Nemeth
Dave and Kay Wagoner Dave and Kay Wagoner says
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love and prayers Kay and Dave Wagoner
Nancy McCallen says
Dear Diane and family,
You and I have worked together only a short time and I did not want to intrude upon your family today, but I did want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and my heart is breaking for you. May the Lord give you the strength to go on. God is near to the broken hearted (Psalm 34:18). He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3)
Nancy McCallen
William Harmon says
Just heard about Jason. Sure feel bad for you. At least now Uncle Charlie and Grandma and Grandpa will be taking him under their wings and guide him. Again , you are in our prayers and thoughts.. Bill and Lila
Vic Shekhar says
We are deeply sorrowed by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dia Cooper says
My name is Dia Cooper and I briefly worked with Jason. He was a very nice person and we would sometimes speak about his military experience because I have family in the military. Even though I did not know him very long, I was saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences and my prayers go out to his family and his friends.
Rachel Miller says
Diana, Tim and Steven…..I am so very sorry. Jason was an amazing person. I will never forget all those years babysitting Jason and Steven. Watching them grow up to be the fine young men they are. Jason will be missed and he will forever be in my heart.
Rachel
Christopher D. Ciardello says
My name is Chris Ciardello I was a soldier who served with Jason over seas in Afghanistan and I would like to offer my deepest Sympathy and I wish I could attend but I am currently living in massachusetts but I will say that jayson always made me laugh when I got to talk to him and he was superb soldier he will be missed greatly by a great many people including his brothers in arms R.I.P Sgt Jason Nemeth
Spc. Christopher D. Ciardello
Jennifer Eash says
I am so very sorry to hear about Jason\’s passing. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you during this time of tragedy & that you all find comfort in knowing he is at peace. He will be greatly missed by all of those that knew him.
Lillian O\'Hara says
Our hearts and prayers go out to Tim, Diana and Steve. Please know that we are thinking of you. We love you and if there is anything we can do to help you through this very difficult time, we will.
Love,
Uncle Dennis and Aunt Lil
Paul Wendel says
Diane
Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow I am feeling for you and your family over the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Paul Wendel
MAJ Leslie Haines says
Dear Diana, Tim and Steven,
There are no words that can express the heartfelt sorrow I have for you and your family as you face the loss of your son Jason, as well as the shared grief I feel as a soldier. Please know that you and your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Blessings,
MAJ Leslie Haines
Jodi Taylor says
My son-in-law was with Jason in Aghanistan. He mentioned how wonderful of a \”leader\” Jason was. Our hearts truly go out to the dear friends and family. Just know he really did make a difference in his troops lives. Respectully, Jodi Taylor
Kathy Parker says
Don & I are both devastated by the news of Jason\’s passing. We always enjoyed having him at our house. He was truly a wonderful young man. He always seemed so very responsible, respectful & very proud to be serving his country. I know he must have been a great soldier. Jason, we will miss you. Our hearts go out to his family. May God bless you all. Heaven has gained a fine young man.
Don & Kathy Parker
SFC Steve Ward says
Our family is deeply saddened by your loss.
I worked with Jason during our deployment to Afghanistan and was very impressed by his maturity, focus and strength of character. He never shied from responsibility, or turned from a challenging situation.
He displayed courage, concern for his fellow soldiers, and received personal recognition from two Battalion Commanders for his actions under fire. I saw him grow as a leader and man. I will miss him.
Our prayers are with you and Jason.
Patty Van Vactor Wright says
Diane,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our family will be thinking and praying for you and your family this weekend and beyond.
Patty VanVactor Wright
Cindy Wagoner says
Dear Tim, Diana, and Steve,
We are devastated to hear the news of Jason\’s passing. We have such warm, wonderful memories of the boys playing through elementary and junior high school. I will always remember Jason as a warm, loving, smart, fun, and helpful boy who grew up into a strong, loving, and giving man. Ty & I spoke of the fun home movies we still have of the two of them playing together.
We miss you all and wish we could be closer to express our thoughts to you in person. The loss is unimaginable, and we will keep you in our prayers in the days ahead.
Much love,
Mark, Cindy, Paige, & Ty Wagoner
Connie Gibbs says
My prayers are with all of you in your time of need. They struggle so much when returning from war. My husband is with the Plymouth National Guard unit and they are all considered brothers. To lose a life at such a young age is just so senseless, just know we are all praying for your recovery, and we thank Jason for his service to his country.
Les Trump says
My name is Les Trump and I have been proud to have known Jason if only for a brief time.I worked with him and at some of the quieter times we would talk and along with my son in law who also serves in the US Army reserve would talk about his service and I had and still do have the utmost respect for Jason .I remember the get together for his last send off to be deployed he was dedicated to his country and family.I was deeply saddened upon the loss of Jason and I offer my prayers to Mr. and Mrs. Nemeth and brother and family.He was a very brave young man and will be missed terribly!!
SFC Rudy Hernandez says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of SGT Jason Nemeth.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Nancy Craig says
Dearest Diane, Tim and Steve,
We are so very sorry to hear about Jason. He was very dear to all of us.
We will all have to hold onto all the memories we have about Jason. He alway gave us that great smile and was a good friend to both Sarah and Charley. We are proud to hear about his service to our country. You should be very proud of him.
In these very hard days ahead of you please hold on to the fact that you were blessed to have him in your life. You were all blessed to have him as your son and brother.
God Bless and keep you in his loving care.
Sincerely,
Nancy Craig
CPT Michael S. Hall says
To the Nemeth Family,
When Jason first came into the Indiana Army National Guard, he was assigned to my unit in Logansport. He was also a college student and we talked a lot about his becoming an officer. I think all of us recognized his potential to be not only a great Soldier but a great leader as well. During the time I was there, he always set a great example and, from what I heard about on the deployment, inspired a lot of other Soldiers as well. This led to his promotion to Sergeant which was absolutely well-deserved.
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be tremendously missed by his National Guard brothers.
Respectfully,
CPT Michael S. Hall
Kathy says
I did not know your Son Jason, by my heart is deeply saddened by your loss. I sincerely pray that your memories and the Pride you hold in your heart for this wonderful young man will help you through this tragic loss. Peace be with you all.
Victoria Hahn says
We\’re deeply sorrowed by the loss of such a wonderful young man. Our hearts go out to the family. I will always remember his smile, and thoughtfulness. He would do anything for anyone. He will be deeply missed.
Victoria Hahn
Jen says
I just came across this randomly… but I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for your loved one\’s service. RIP
Erin Metsker says
I worked with Jason at the Sheriff\’s Department. As I grew to know him, I recognized and was inspired by his dedication to his country and fellow man. I also knew that he came from a strong family unit from the stories he shared. It is hard to find the words to offer at a time like this, but I hope you find comfort knowing it was obvious to me you raised a wonderful young man. As they have been this entire week, my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.
Erin Metsker
Dennis Francis says
On behalf of the Indiana Patriot Guard we offer our deepest condolences. We thank you for allowing us to come and Honor another one of our Nations Hero\’s that has sacrificed so much so we may enjoy the freedoms that we all take for granted.
We thank Jason for his service to this great nation. To his family & freinds, know that he is in a better place that our father has prepared and will now be in paradise.
SGT Jason Lee Nemeth will be known as one of our American Hero\’s today, tommorow & forever!
Dennis Francis
Senior Ride Captain
North Central Indiana
Patriot Guard
Brenda Juday says
I would just like to offer my condolences on the loss of Jason. I never actually met your son, but my brother served with him on their Afghanistan deployment. His loss is being felt throughout the Guard family. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you at this time.
SPC. Robert Geiger says
I want to give my condolences to the family of SGT. Nemeth. I have only known SGT. Nemeth for a short period of time. I am a member of his unit here in Fort Wayne. SGT. Nemeth just trained me last week so I can receive my military drivers license . All around great guy, and great soldier.
RIP-SGT. Nemeth
Dave and Kay Wagoner Dave and Kay Wagoner says
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love and prayers Kay and Dave Wagoner
Nancy McCallen says
Dear Diane and family,
You and I have worked together only a short time and I did not want to intrude upon your family today, but I did want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and my heart is breaking for you. May the Lord give you the strength to go on. God is near to the broken hearted (Psalm 34:18). He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3)
Nancy McCallen
William Harmon says
Just heard about Jason. Sure feel bad for you. At least now Uncle Charlie and Grandma and Grandpa will be taking him under their wings and guide him. Again , you are in our prayers and thoughts.. Bill and Lila
Vic Shekhar says
We are deeply sorrowed by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dia Cooper says
My name is Dia Cooper and I briefly worked with Jason. He was a very nice person and we would sometimes speak about his military experience because I have family in the military. Even though I did not know him very long, I was saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences and my prayers go out to his family and his friends.