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Jay Lawrence Will

1958 - 2026

Jay Lawrence Will obituary, 1958-2026, Oshkosh, WI

BORN

1958

DIED

2026

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Fiss and Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home

865 S. Westhaven Dr

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Mar. 24, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fiss and Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home

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Jay Will Obituary

Jay Lawrence Will, January 22, 1958-February 28, 2026. Jay L. Will passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side. Jay was born on January 22, 1958 in Oshkosh, WI a son of Arnie Sr. and Monica Will. Jay attended high school at Oshkosh West and was a 1977 graduate. After high school Jay entered the United States Army National Guard and was stationed out of Fort Benning, Georgia. In July of 1985 Jay went to Oshkosh Truck Corp. There he was employed as a welder. Jay was instrumental in the development of the FMTV and JLTV in which he was proud to be a part of. Jay retired in March of 2023. Throughout Jay's life he spent many years as a bass fisherman and was part of the Oshkosh Bass Masters. Jay placed in many tournaments. He loved to golf also and one could always find him on a course. He belonged to many golf leagues throughout Oshkosh. A favorite past time was cruising on his motorcycle and hanging out with friends.

Jay is survived by his partner, Helen W. Keys and their beloved dog Reggie; daughters, Jean (Derrick) Deniger of Wisconsin Dells, Courteney (Dylan) Phelps of Red Granite; surviving siblings are his brother, Arnold Will Jr. of Shreveport, LA, and his sister, Teresa (Alan) Gerrits of Oshkosh. Jay is also survived by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends of whom he shared many good times. Jay was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jacqueline Daker and his beloved Rottweiler, Alex.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home, 865 S. Westhaven Drive in Oshkosh after which full military honors will be accorded by the United Veterans Honor Guard. A time of sharing and visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 am until the time of service. Final resting place will in St. Charles Cemetery in Fond du Lac. Thank you to the Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home for their compassion during this difficult time.


Fiss and Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home
865 S. Westhaven Drive
Oshkosh WI 54904
(920) 235-1170

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Published by Oshkosh Herald from Mar. 3 to Apr. 2, 2026.

Memorial Events
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Mar

24

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Fiss and Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home

865 S. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904

Mar

24

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Fiss and Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home

865 S. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904

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865 S. Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904

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Tom Reinhold

March 3, 2026

I worked with Jay for 35 years iam so sorry it got you to Jay I've been fighting cancer for over 3 years rest in peace buddy

Jean Davis

March 3, 2026

Hey Cuz,
I always enjoyed seeing you out and about. And talk about fun! Oh my, I have so many memories. Ride free my Friend and cousin.

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