Daryl Trefil, II

Daryl Joseph “D.J.” Trefil, II, age 32, of Ashley, Michigan, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Covenant Healthcare Center, Saginaw, Michigan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 4010 Cleveland Road, Perrinton, Michigan 48871 at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19, 2019, with Rev. Fr. Andrezej Boroch officiating. Burial will take place at Fulton Center Cemetery, Perrinton, Michigan.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 2-7 P.M. at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, 4010 West Cleveland Road, Perrinton, Michigan 48871. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. at the church.

D.J. was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 29, 1987, the son of Daryl Joseph and Tammy Lynn (Neideffer) Trefil. He graduated from Fulton High School with the class of 2006 then attended MSU Dairy Program. He worked for DeSaegher Dairy (Milk Star) in North Star, Michigan as a herd manager. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball and most importantly D.J.'s devotion to his beautiful twin daughters: Alaina Jo and Aliyah Marie. He was a member of St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Perrinton, Michigan

He is survived by his twin daughters: Alaina Jo and Aliyah Marie Trefil; parents Daryl and Tammy Trefil of Maple Rapids, MI; two brothers: Dillon and Kiley Trefil of Perrinton, MI; Dalton and fiancée Kendall Vedrode Trefil of Maple Rapids, MI; nephew & nieces: Tavin, Allie, and Tenley Trefil; grandparents Ron and Joyce Neideffer of Reed City, MI; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.  He is also survived by his Godparents Scott and Jeri Lynn Zamarron.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Joe & Tiny Trefil, great-grandparents Harley and Jay Neideffer, his aunt DeAnna Trefil, along with many other dear family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked the memorials be directed to his twin daughters’ education fund. Checks and may be mailed to Daryl Trefil, P.O. Box 168, Maple Rapids, Michigan 48853.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.