Jeremy Ryan Janzen

Jeremy Ryan Janzen of St. Charles, MO, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at the age of 50 years. He was the first-born son of Jay and Rachel Janzen. He is survived by his parents, his brother Ricky Janzen, his grandmother Alice Schmidt, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeremy is preceded ir1 death by his grandparents Albert and Edna Schmidt, and Elmer and Rosie Janzen.

Jeremy's lifelong passion was model railroading. He found great joy in creating detailed buildings and scenery, and was well-known in the modeling community for his involvement in planning, organizing and attending model train shows across the country. Jeremy was also an avid reader, and he loved ele.phants, both live ones and his extensive collection.

Jeremy's elementary years were spent at Living Word Christian School. He was homeschooled for high school, and went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from Missouri Baptist College (now University) in 1997 with bachelors degrees in Business and Communications.

His work experience included doing data entry for the Billy Graham Crusade when they came to St. Louis; cold-calling as a telemarketer; an intern in the district office of U.S. Congressman Jim Talent; and sales associate for both Mark Twain Hobby Shop and Radio Shack. After college graduation he worked at - Target for 20 years. In 2017 he was hired as an audio/visual technician with Aramark, later Waveguide, who contracted with Washington University in St. Louis. This was a dream job for him, and he loved it. In 2020 Jeremy passed his CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification. This was an important milestone.

Jeremy had a deep devotion and commitment to his church, where he faithfully served as head technician, overseeing the sound and lighting with a servant's heart.

We admired Jeremy's upbeat, positive outlook in life. He faced many challenges and disappointments, and yet he seldom complained and always had a smile.

Jeremy was dearly loved, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Jeremy's name to First Baptist Church St. Peters.