Jeffrey Keith Lapinsky, age 48, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at his residence in Wheaton. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bainbridge Funeral Home in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Jeffrey Keith Lapinsky was born on December 24, 1965. He graduated High School in Ferndale, Michigan and furthered his education at ITT Technical College in Wayne, Michigan. Following his education he lived in Australia, before moving to Wheaton where he worked at the Traverse Care Center. Jeffrey was a published poet and a great lover of animals. Jeffrey passed away October 20, 2014 at his residence in Wheaton. Jeffrey is survived by his mother Peggy Lapinsky of Wheaton; brother Thomas Lapinsky of Madison Heights, Michigan; three nieces: Cara, Autumn, and Shannon and a nephew Tommy. He also leaves to mourn step-parents Ron and Marty Martin. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his brother Michael Ray Lapinsky. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, and only God Knows why. You will be missed!