MADISON, Wisconsin
John Patrick Jay
1940 — 2024
John Patrick Jay, age 83, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1940, in Rapid City, S.D., the son of Lloyd and Virginia (Tucker) Jay. John graduated from Rapid City High School in 1958 and served in the U.S. Army. He married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Hoesley, and lived in La Crosse until 1974 when they moved to Madison. John worked at Gateway Transportation and C.W. Transport where he was awarded for safe driving and traveling over one million miles throughout his career. In 1989 he purchased Expert Auto Glass which he owned until 1993, then he and Ruth Ann purchased Packer Liquor which they owned until his retirement in...