Jeffrey A. McGuire
September 4, 1956 ~ August 3, 2014
Jeffrey Alan McGuire, age 57 of Waseca, Optometrist at Olde World Optical in Waseca and Belle Plaine passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on August 3, 2014. Jeff is preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Mary McGuire; brother, Greg McGuire; and his brother-in-law, Roger Leibel. He will be deeply missed by sisters, Debbie Leibel, Cathy (Jayce) Whitman, Linda (Larry) Leibel; loving companion and best friend, Sally Lane; nieces and nephews, Amy (John) Foster, Jared (Emily Eriksen) Leibel, Kevin (Mindy) Leibel, Stephanie (John) Berken, Raina (Rob Nelson) Whitman, Lisa (Terry) Rainer, Larry (Angela) Leibel, Jr., Kelly (Nate) Tollefson, Kari Leibel, and Joe (Heidi) McGuire; great nieces and nephews, Michaela and Mackenzie, Avery, Hayden and Ramey, Connor, Dillon, Landon, and Jayce, Kelsi, Jacob, Emily, Isabelle and Grace, Rowen, Annabelle and Jaiden; his business partner at Olde World Optical, Jeff Moxon; other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, August 8th , at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake with a gathering of family and friends from 4:00-7:00 PM. A second celebration of Jeffs life will be held at 6:30 PM Monday, August 11th , at Dennis Funeral Home, 109 3rd St. NE., Waseca, MN with a gathering from 4-6:30 PM.
Hey Jeff just wanted to say that I have been thinking about you a lot lately and I might not have got that deer this year but there’s always next year , I will never lose the great memorys that you have given me I Love you Jeff .
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Death is something that humans were never meant to experience, the pain that we experience when we lose a loved one is something that is simply unnatural. Psalms 37:29 says 29 “The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it.” God’s original purpose for humankind was to live forever in a paradise earth with no sickness or death. An “abundance of peace” as psalms 37:10 brings out. Though the world we love in is horrible and we experience pain on a daily basis there is some good news, the bible promises something truly amazing at revelation 21:4 it says “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” So death, sickness, pain and every kind of sorrow will be wiped out but what about those who have already died? John 5:28,29 says of those ones “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.” So these ones will be resurrected to an earth filled with peace. For more information on this subject please visit http://www.jw.org and fill out the online request for a free bible study. Here’s the link: https://www.jw.org/en/free-bible-study/
Jeff was my best friend since I met him in 8th Grade in Hugo. We had many many days filled with fun and laughter all the way through our College days at Concordia College in Moorhead. He was such a great guy to hang out with, share a beer with, and just talk over any subject. He was also a fellow Optometry colleague of mine and I’d love saying “Hi” to him at our continuing education classes in late October every year for the past 32 years. I will miss him and his antics very much and I am so saddened by his passing since I didn’t learn of it until after the memorials had been held. I would appreciate if Debbie or Cathy or Linda could call me sometime. I’d love to talk about their dear brother Jeff.
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Jeff I miss you so much but now your with Greg and I miss you both all the fun times like flying remote control helicopters and remembering to Cut The Power ! Hunting will be different without you but I promise I will show you that first deer on opening day . You were a awesome Uncle and I am glad I got to spend the time I had with you but now your in a better place . I love you , Dillon
My sincere condolences to the family of Jeffrey Alan McGuire – I am sorry to hear of your loss. It was never the Creator’s purpose for mankind to suffer (Romans 5:12). In the Bible we are promised a time when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). I hope you are comforted by the “God of all comfort” who promises to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4).
Jeff-
I will always remember your generous nature. How you would always show up at family functions with some new gadget. I will also remember steph and I driving down and going to the bar for ( A BEER) and ending up staying for 4 hours of a fun filled afternoon of playing bar trivia and many beers. You were a great man and will be missed by all of us. Heaven has a very special new addition.
I enjoyed seeing Jeff whenever we made our trips from Chicago to visit my sister-in-law Sally. Jeff was always generous, bringing by some sausage he made, some unusual sauce, or a fanciful liquor for us to imbibe as we played a game of cards. He kept me abreast of politics in Wasica and Minnesota, and I will miss our conversations and his good humor.
The best of times the worst of times, you were always there. Thanks for being my friend. We will miss you always.
Jeff “Doc” McGuire,
You were a master at many things; your special food preparations, sharp knives, making and keeping friends, the list goes on and on. Your generosity and big heart were almost as large as your gadget collection. I’m afraid there won’t be anyone else over 50 that will regularly refer to me as “dude” now. Godspeed good friend, I’m going to miss you.
I knew Jeff many years ago working with him at my first job at Ricci’s in Hugo. He tried very hard to play back up air guitar with his brother in law Roger, he was an awesome person to work with. Many good memories of him there. Gods blessings to all of his family.
Doctor, Why the good die young in this family is a mystery and hard to come to grips with–I already miss the weekly phone conversations we’ve had that have been going on since your Dad passed. The qualities you displayed, not once in a while but were a constant in your character is something we all wished we had. Your broad knowledge,unrelentless generosity, wit with a slight bit of sarcasm and most of all your constant loyality towards your family is something we all have witnessed and will sadly miss. I’m greatful our friendship grew as it did and will never forget for the rest of my life. Pease, My Friend, —-Uncle Mike
Uncle Jeff, You weren’t just my uncle you were my godfather. Because of that I always felt we had a special connection. I always knew you would be there for me. You never failed to make me feel special. I remember one Christmas you had me go on a unique scavenger hunt. I would open an envelope that would guide me to another person until I opened one that told me to go to you. It was then that you gave me a beautiful wooden moose. Each Christmas and special occasion you furthered my collection of moose, I will forever think of you when I see any moose. Just how I knew you would be there for me before, I know you will be there for me again watching down on me from heaven. Give everyone my love. I am at peace knowing you are with me always. Love, Kari
My favorite memory of Jeff is him sitting in the back of optometry classes with his copy of “Rolling Stone”. At the last continuing ed class with him many years ago, sure enough, Mac had a “Rolling Stone” with him. Your time with us was all too short. Will miss your smile and vaca photos!
Although I haven’t seen Jeff since we graduated from IU Optometry in 1982, I am saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
Heaven has another new Angel! I will miss you, my wonderful cousin! Love, Diane
Mac,
My dear roomie, classmate and good buddy. Kind hearted, shy, small town boy. Gone too soon. Sharon and I were so happy you had the time with Sally. To the Fred’s in the sky. Everytime I raise a beer glass – “To Jeff” and see your little “heh, heh, heh.”
Jeff-
How do I say goodbye? I am nowhere near ready to let go. How do I come to terms with the loss of yet another that I’ve loved so much? We haven’t even be able to process the loss of Greg…it hasn’t even been a year. Never did it come to my mind that you would have to leave us so suddenly. Please do not worry about the girls (Deb, Linda and Mom) Amy, Jared, Kevin, Joe, Kelly, Kari, Raina and I promise we will take good care of them just as you always did being their big brother. I am so grateful for the bond that was built between you, Connor and Dillon …thank you. Give Grandpa, Grammie, Uncle Etho & Greg my love. I miss you terribly, I will cherish the memories always and I love you dearly! So, instead of goodbye I will say what you would say to me at the end of our phone calls, “Bug you later!” Love- Steph
You sir will always be remembered by those who knew you. You were always fun to be around and you made sure those around you were taken care of. I will never forget those fun filled weekends of hardcore gaming! I will cherish every memory I have of you forever. I will also make sure Ro knows you and hears all the wonderful stories of your life. You have touched us all, and will be deeply missed. Give GD a hug for me. Love you! XOXO and a butt pat! -Kelly
Uncle Jeff I’ll always remember when there would be parties or meet ups and you would always bring a present or gift for me and my brother Dillon. A remote controlled helicopter, some flashlights for hunting, just the cool things that u had. This year for hunting you won’t be with us in person, but hey your still there! I’ll promise or at least try to get a deer for you, my first one! I’ll always remember you and love you 🙂 Love, Connor