Funeral services for Jeremy Lee Fogle, 47, of Clio, will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Humeston Christian United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. A private burial will take place following the service. A luncheon will be held after the service for a time of continued visiting and fellowship.
Memorials may be made to Jeremy’s family in care of his son, Gunner Fogle, 1815 56th St., Des Moines, Iowa 50310.
Jeremy Lee Fogle was born June 19, 1979, in Chariton, Iowa, to Gary and Cindy (Magnette) Fogle. He was raised near Derby and graduated from Mormon Trail High School with the Class of 1997.
Jeremy learned early that he enjoyed working with his hands. He began his career as a carpenter, working through the Carpenter’s Union in Des Moines. Over the years, his experience, determination, and independent spirit eventually led him to start his own business, Briar King Construction. Whether he was building something from the ground up, fixing what needed fixed, or taking on another project, Jeremy was happiest when he was working and creating something with his own two hands.
Of all the things Jeremy built during his life, however, nothing meant more to him than his family. He was blessed with four children: Gunner, Tysn, Steele, and Stella. Jeremy was proud of each of them and especially enjoyed watching his kids compete in sports. No matter what else was going on, being there to watch them play was something he truly enjoyed.
Jeremy had a lifelong love for the outdoors. Fishing was a favorite pastime, and some especially good memories were made taking Gunner and Tysn hog hunting in Texas. He also had a passion for beagle hunting. Jeremy belonged to the Hawkeye Beagler Club and took great pride in raising and hunting champion beagles. It was more than a hobby for him; it was something he genuinely loved and an interest that brought him friendships and plenty of stories along the way.
When he wasn’t working or outdoors, Jeremy had no shortage of other interests. He enjoyed drawing and was an avid sports fan, following the St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. He also loved collecting baseball cards and antiques.
And Jeremy could collect.
Old barns and forgotten places were opportunities in his eyes. He enjoyed searching for antiques, old treasures, and anything unusual that caught his attention. What someone else might have walked right past, Jeremy might have picked up, studied, and decided was worth bringing home. Over the years, that resulted in lots—and lots—of antiques. For Jeremy, though, part of the fun was always in the hunt and discovering the story behind what he found.
Jeremy lived life with an independent spirit. He was a worker, a builder, an outdoorsman, a collector, and a dad. He enjoyed keeping busy, following his interests wherever they took him, and spending time with the people who mattered most to him.
Jeremy’s life ended unexpectedly in an accident on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Clio. At only 47 years old, there should have been more projects to finish, more hunts and fishing trips, more games to watch, and more time with his children, family, and friends. His sudden passing leaves an emptiness that is difficult to put into words, but it also leaves behind a lifetime of memories that those who knew and loved Jeremy will carry with them.
Jeremy is survived by his parents, Cindy (Doug Ericson) Fogle and Gary (Michiko) Fogle; his children, Gunner (Maddy), Tysn (Nyah), Steele, and Stella; grandmother, Lois Fogle; siblings, Kyle (Heather) Fogle, Amanda (Luke) Smith, Luke Ericson, Levi (Rachelle) Ericson, Midori (Andrew) Akers, Mikayla (Caleb) Davis, and Andrew (Jordan) Reed; sister-in-law, Erin Fogle; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Josh Fogle, and his grandfather, Ron Fogle.
Jeremy will be remembered in countless ways: through the things he built, the treasures he collected, the dogs he raised, the places he hunted and fished, and the stories his family and friends will continue to tell. Most importantly, his life will continue through his children, whom he loved and of whom he was so very proud.
Though Jeremy’s time here ended far too soon, the memories made during those 47 years remain—and those are treasures worth holding onto.
