Jay Hehr Obituary
Jay enjoyed music of all kinds, even being a part of a few bands in his younger days. Playing guitar was always a favorite hobby of his, but his true passion was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing. He loved his career as a chef. Family and friends described him as gentle, kind, patient, loving, and unbothered.
Jay is preceded in death by his parents Al and Betty. Jay is survived by his daughers Danielle Hehr and Jennifer Wheeler; his brothers Doug, Ricki, David, and Mike; his sister Carolyn; and 4 grandchildren Rylan, Lillyan, Macie, and Liv.
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