Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Statema, 59, of Somers, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his residence, after a brief and aggressive battle with cancer; he was surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born in Kenosha on May 27, 1957, the son of the late John “Jack” Statema and Nell Stroobosscher Ralph. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Tremper High School in 1975. On July 15, 1978, he married Christina Tolan at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Kenosha. Jeff was employed as a part time mechanic with Cicchini Asphalt and also employed as a full time mechanic with the City of Kenosha Water Utilities Division. He was a member of the Bass Turds Fishing Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and spending time at his cabin in Adams Friendship. Surviving Jeff are his wife, Chris; two daughters, Stacy Sheeder/Statema of Racine and Michelle “Shelly” (Jose Ochoa) Statema of Kenosha; two grandchildren, Alyse and Emily and another granddaughter due in August; his mother, Nell Ralph of Kenosha; a brother, Brian (Beth) Statema of Mississippi; and a sister, Debbie Olbrys/Statema of Kenosha. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, John; and a brother, Scott Statema. The family would like to give a special thank you to Aurora at Home Hospice and Dr. AJ Capelli for the wonderful care provided to Jeff. Visitation will be held at the Proko Funeral Home on Thursday, July 28th, from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for his grandchildren’s college fund.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Jeff’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com