SHELDON, Iowa — The Sheldon Bike Night community is mourning the tragic and untimely loss of Jeremy Korth, a beloved local truck driver, military veteran, and loyal supporter of the biking community, who died in a motorcycle accident. Korth, remembered by friends as the “life of the party,” passed away doing what he loved — riding free on the open road. He was 27.
Affectionately known by his road name “Hopper,” Korth was more than just a familiar face at Bike Night events — he was a vibrant presence whose laughter, generosity, and spirit became part of the heartbeat of Sheldon’s close-knit biker culture. His sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of family, friends, and fellow riders across northwest Iowa and beyond.
“Bike Night will never be the same without him,” one organizer said. “Jeremy brought energy, humor, and a real sense of brotherhood to every event. But we know he would want the rides to go on. That’s what tonight is about — celebrating Jeremy’s life and legacy.”
In tribute to Korth, members of the Bike Night community gathered to honor his memory, keeping his spirit alive in the rumble of engines and shared stories. Donation buckets have been placed at events to support his family during this difficult time.
Korth was a U.S. Military Veteran and a proud member of the US Military Vets Motorcycle Club – SD2 “SiouxCrew” Chapter, where he was deeply respected among his brothers. The club released a statement honoring him:
“It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Brother, Jeremy Korth ‘Hopper.’ May you keep the wind in your hair and ride the forever highway with our Chapter 100 Brothers. Gone But Not Forgotten — 1998–2025. Till we meet again in Valhalla.”
Jeremy grew up in Watertown, South Dakota, where he graduated from Watertown High School, and later made his home in Sheldon, Iowa. He worked as a truck driver for Sauer Trucking, Inc., where colleagues described him as reliable, hardworking, and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Friends and family say Jeremy was the kind of person who never met a stranger — someone who brought people together, cracked a joke when things got tense, and stood up for what mattered. Whether hauling freight across the Midwest or revving his engine at a weekend rally, he lived life with authenticity, heart, and a true sense of adventure.
Jeremy Korth’s legacy lives on in the community he helped shape — in the roads he rode, the lives he touched, and the countless memories shared under open skies and roaring bikes.
He is survived by family members, friends, and a large network of fellow veterans and riders who are deeply grieving his loss.
In honoring Jeremy’s memory, Bike Night organizers are encouraging attendees to “ride for Hopper” — to embrace the camaraderie, resilience, and joy that he brought to every ride.