Justin Carl Messer, 46 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home.
He was born December 27, 1977, in Youngstown, OH, the son of Jack Messer and Janette (White) Jones. Justin grew up in Austintown, OH and settled in Kenosha, five years ago.
Justin will be remembered for his helpfulness; he would help anyone he could with various projects around their homes. He was a very hard worker, which showed early on – he started with a paper route at age 7. Justin worked hard and became an Eagle Scout in his teens. He enjoyed working in construction, operating equipment on the farm, listening to music, and watching comedies. Justin was a fan of all Cleveland sports, especially the Cleveland Browns. He was an animal lover and had the biggest heart.
Survivors include his mother, Janette (Darrel) Jones; his daughter, Randi Crouse and son, Tyler Crouse both of Phoenix, AZ; siblings, Jennifer (Dan) Fu of Naperville, IL, Joshua (Brandie) Messer of Vancouver, WA, and Mathew (Emma) Jones of Fennimore, WI; nieces and nephews, Lucas, Emily, and Sadie Fu and Calvin and Timothy Jones.
Justin was preceded in death by his father, Jack Messer, maternal grandparents, David and Christine White and his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Messer.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Proko Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements will also take place at Lane Funeral Home in Austintown, OH. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Racine/Kenosha Chapter, P.O. Box 81614, Racine, WI 53408, or at https://shpbeds.org/chapter/wi-racine-kenosha/ in his memory.
