I can’t begin to tell you what fond memories I have of ‘Mr. Prediger’ when he was my Scoutmaster at Troop 766. However, the one that comes to mind, which I hope you will find solace in my sharing, was a particularly wet and cold canoe trip on the Upper Iowa River. This was the first time ‘The Predigers’ participated in a Troop event and Matt, Pat, and Jay ended up in the river so many times, they had to borrow dry clothes from just about every other person on the trip.
Convinced we would never see any of them again, after such a challenging first time with the Troop, our fears were quenched by Jay’s constant enthusiasm, good nature, and sense of humor. “Of course we are going to keep coming on troop events,” I remember him saying at the end of the wet weekend, “we have to return all your clothes back to you!”
I will carry this and many more memories with me, always, and so from the Mark Kerr family, I want to send our thoughts, prayers, and warm memories to you all during this difficult time. I will be sharing Jay Prediger stories around a campfire here in the Pacific Northwest in memory.
Mark E. Kerr
April 7, 2018
Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Jay's friendly smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Best regards,
Kellie Corrigan
Kellie Corrigan
April 6, 2018
Brenda and family. I am sorry to hear that Jay has passed. I enjoyed working, playing tennis and just talking with him over the years. His great smile was the first thing I always saw whenever I would run into him.
Ken Stodola
April 6, 2018
Dear Brenda & Family,
I know it has been many years since we have connected, but I saw Jay's passing in the paper and wanted to extend my sympathy in your loss. Sending Prayers and Sympathy as you grieve the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Jay was a great man!
Jodi (Hahn) Harris
April 4, 2018
It was with sadness I saw Jay's obit in the Gazette. I am so sorry for your loss. Miss you at St. Paul's. Hope spring comes soon and your gardening will give you comfort.
Linda Lindsay
Linda Lindsay
April 3, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing Brenda. It has been years, but I remember working with the two of you on 3rd floor of 124. You were both a pleasure to work with and I really enjoyed sports conversations with Jay. He loved playing softball. Reading about Jay's life was uplifting. It's pretty clear that you two created a warm and loving family together.
Dan Allen
April 3, 2018
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing Brenda. It has been years, but I remember working with the two of you on 3rd floor of 124. You were both a pleasure to work with and I really enjoyed sports conversations with Jay. He loved playing softball. Reading about Jay's life was uplifting. It's pretty clear that you two created a warm and loving family together.
Dan Allen
April 3, 2018
Dear Brenda, Jay was a pleasure to know and over the years, to know him was to know his wonderful family that he talked about so much. The very nice obituary was a good reminder of his wide interests beyond sports - Christy, Matthew and Patrick and hearing about them as they grew up, how much he enjoyed working in your beautiful yard, scouts, birds, and many things in addition that I didn't know about. His colorful family back in New York must have been one of a kind, but how fortunate he was to have your solid, very nice Hoosier family as well. I am sorry that he is gone now. But I have wonderful memories of him as a friend and of the lovely wife and family that surrounded him.
Pam Reynolds
April 2, 2018
Brenda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope fond memories of Jay will provide you comfort. We will remember Jay as a nice guy who had a great sense of humor.
Allison Hecker
April 2, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about Jay. Please accept our sympathies. Tim & Karen Ingwersen.
Karen Ingwersen
April 2, 2018
Brenda, I am sorry to hear about Jay. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Kristen Miller
April 2, 2018
Our sympathies to Brenda and family. Jay was such fun to work with (as was Brenda). Blessings to you all. Don and Donna Happel
Donald Happel
April 2, 2018
My sympathy to Brenda and family. I always enjoyed working with Jay (and you) at Rockwell Collins.
Claudia Young
April 1, 2018
Remembering the laughter and especially "the best team money could buy". Randy Reynolds
Randy Reynolds
April 1, 2018
From an old 'Has Been' to my favorite 'Pushover', we'll miss you. Our best to your entire family. Pat & Gerry Kaiser
Gerry Kaiser
April 1, 2018