Jay L Meddaugh

Jay Meddaugh, age 48, of Granton, WI entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 6, 2013.Jay Logan Meddaugh was born on January 19, 1965 in Neillsville, WI the son of Gordon Neil and Lorraine (Bender) Meddaugh. Jay farmed on the Meddaugh Ranch and worked at several area farms including some cranberry bogs while he was going to school in Granton. He graduated from Granton High School on May 20, 1983, and then joined the National Guard, training in Fort Leonardwood, MO. He served for 10 years and 6 months. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Neillsville and in his spare time enjoyed fishing. Jay was fun loving and enjoyed spending time with his family. He also loved working on and driving his model CA Allis Chalmers Tractors, riding motorcycle with his son Michael, being outdoors, playing cards and airplanes.He is survived by his fiancee of 20 years, Anna Zelenyj and his daughters, Aleya Lea Meddaugh of Black River Falls, Alecia Anne Meddaugh of Marshfield, WI a son, Michael Meddaugh of Granton, WI, He is also survived by his mother, Lorraine of Granton, WI, three brothers, Todd Neil (Stephanie) Meddaugh of Granton, WI, Loren (Kay Bartsch) Meddaugh of River Falls, WI and Larry Meddaugh of Granton, WI and a sister, Sherry Lou (Jeffrey) Hines of North Carolina.He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Neil and his grandparents.Funeral Services for Jay will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2013 at the Zion American Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton. Pastor Dale Wilford will officiate. Music will be provided by Marjorie Dahl, organist. Interment will be in the Windfall Cemetery in Granton, WI. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Monday at the Church.Casket Bearers are: Matthew Meddaugh, Adam Meddaugh, Jeffrey Hines, Todd Meddaugh, Loren Meddaugh and John Kurylak.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Jay's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456