Joseph John "Jay" Gadlage

Birth date: Aug 6, 1949 Death date: Nov 26, 2013

Decatur – Joseph John (Jay) Gadlage, 64, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 26, 2013 after a three year battle with a Glioblastoma brain tumor. Jay was born on August 6, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to th Read Obituary

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Bart Coulter

616w ago

Belva – Jay was a great athletic and friend these many years ago. I was always humbled to play volleyball with Jay as he was clearly the best person on the court. Thank you for being there for Jay.Bart Coulter

Susan Wade

617w ago

Dear Belva & Family,I am so glad I got to know Jay through the Great Banquet. He was the perfect 'servant of the Servant', kind and funny, a true Christian and gentle-man just like my beloved Daddy. I look forward to joining them some day (if God allows sassy Scotch-Irish Germand Lutheran redheads!)With love & blessings,Susan Kathleen Fischer Wade

Janice

617w ago

Lit a candle in memory of Joseph John "Jay" Gadlage

Bret Mason

617w ago

My boys have known that we pray for Jay and Belva everyday for the last three year. We now rejoice that Jay is hanging out with Judy and Jesus and keeping all of heaven in stitches with his great sense of humor. We will continue to pray for comfort and peace for you and all of your great family. We are all but a vapor on this earth compared to eternity. We love you!

Beverly Hardwick

617w ago

JAY YOU AND BELVA WERE MADE FOR EACH OTHER AND YOU COMPLETED EACH OTHER, BELVA WILL HAVE HER OWN SPECIAL ANGEL WATCHING OVER HER. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.I REMEMBER WHEN MY SIS VICKI AND I WERE AT THE RESTAURANT IN MT ZION AND WE GOT READY TO LEAVE AND THEY SAID YOUR FRIEND BOUGHT YOUR DINNER, MADE ME FEEL SO PROUD TO BE YOUR FRIEND. I'LL BE THERE FOR B

Roger And Claudia Metzger

617w ago

Belva, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.

Janet Pierson Myers

617w ago

Belva, my condolences to you and your family. You and Jay seemed so well matched and complimented one another in many ways. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.Janet Pierson Myers, Decatur, IL

Paul Zurkuhlen

617w ago

Although I had not seen Jay in many years, I remember fondly his sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, good looks, and upbeat attitude. (His mother Armella and my mother Loretta were in the "Secret Six" at Ursuline Academy, a group of fun young ladies who grew up to be fun wives and mothers.)I send sincere condolences for your loss.Paul ZurkuhlenTrinity '67Louisville, KY

Steve Anderson

618w ago

Meeting Jay in the halls of Trinity were a delight. His pleasantry was always displayed. I for one am going to miss that smile of his. Steve Anderson

Jim Aton

618w ago

Jay and I grew up together in St. Matthews attending Our Lady of Lourdes and Trinity High School. We were in every class together for twelve years. I spent a lot of time at the Gadlage house playing ball and otherwise horsing around. Jay's parents were always welcoming to me and to every other kid in the area. I went on my first high school double date with Jay and his girlfriend Susan Davis. I also remember how good Jay was with cars; he restored a sports car with Susan's father. I did not see Jay much after Trinity, but I always held a really warm spot for him in my heart. He was such a friendly, upbeat person–and so smart too. I send my deepest condolences to his family. Jay joins Sandy Newman and Art Hipwell, two other members of "our gang" who preceded him in death.Jim Aton

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