Jeremy James Schmelzer,

Schmelzer, Jeremy JamesCOTTAGE GROVE - Jeremy James Schmelzer, age 36, of Cottage Grove, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at UW Hospital. He was born on Aug. 28, 1974, in Great Falls, Mont., the son of Gary and Terri (Harrison) Schmelzer. Jeremy graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1992, where he participated on the hockey and golf teams. He married Shelly Van Dyk on Sept. 20, 1997, in Madison. After high school he began working in construction and at the age of 22 he created Dynamic Building & Contracting, which he continued to own and operate with great success. Jeremy was a sports enthusiast, traveled extensively, enjoyed the outdoors and time spent at his Northern Bay property. He had such a passion for living life and spending time with his family and friends. He was a very generous man. Jeremy is survived by his wife, Shelly; daughter, Alexus; son, Kaven; parents, Gary and Terri; sister, Jill (Joe) Simler, all of Cottage Grove; nephews, Austin and Collin; niece, Brianna; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his beloved dog, Tonka, who also passed away in the accident. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. Inurnment will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Thursday. A celebration of life will then be held at BOURBON STREET GRILLE, 6312 Metropolitan Ln., Monona, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kaven and Alexus Schmelzer College Trust at McFarland State Bank, 5990 US Highway 51, McFarland, WI., 53558. The family would like to thank the MedFlight Crew and the UW Trauma and ER Staff. Although his life was short, it was filled with much happiness and kindness that he shared with all. Jeremy, as a husband, father, son, brother and friend, you are missed. Cemetery: Inurnment will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon until the time of the service on Thursday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 3 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. A celebration of life will then be held at BOURBON STREET GRILLE, 6312 Metropolitan Ln., Monona, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.