This is Cpl. Jeffrey R. Standfest. Jeff was a natural leader and had a very balanced attitude. He was a great athlete and and a lot of creative ability. He was know to others as a focused, logical, open minded, and somewhat driven individual. Jeff enjoyed playing guitar and making up funny songs. Jeff's partner was a Marine War Dog named Ruppert. Ruppert died about one month before Jeff when an IED exploded killing the dog and injuring Jeff. Jeff was from St. Clair, Michigan. His portrait can be seen at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus Atrium during Art Prize 2011. The dates are Sept. 21 through Oct. 9. Jeff was killed on 6/16/2010 at the age of 23.
