Derek Michael Finkbeiner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Derek Michael Finkbeiner (Portland, Michigan), born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on April 18, 2022, at the age of 39, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Derek Michael Finkbeiner to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Dolores A., Francis W. Thelen, Charlotte P., Rodney W. Finkbeiner and Kent Buffenbarger; his uncles, Gary A. Finkbeiner and Geoffrey E. Cross; and his close friend Tyler Hamel.
He is survived by: his wife Jessica Buffenbarger; his children, Andrew Buffenbarger, Alyssa Buffenbarger, Ava Finkbeiner and Axton Finkbeiner; his parents, Jane Finkbeiner and Larry Finkbeiner (Peggy); his mother-in-law Carol Schneckenberger (Mike); his brothers, Patrick Finkbeiner (Alison) and Brendan Finkbeiner (Amy); his half-sister Danica Shier; his stepsiblings, Curtis Brinks (Jennifer), Chad Brinks (Delaine) and Lisa Brinks; and his aunts and uncles, Linda (Thelen), Danny Weber, Phil Thelen (Mary Kay), Tom Thelen (Lori), Rick Thelen (MaryJo), Mark Thelen, Ann Cross of Middleville, MI and Allyn Finkbeiner (Nova). He is also survived by his family, friends, and co-worker.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jane Finkbeiner, 210 Quarterline Street, Portland, MI 48875 for Derek's children.
