Jay R. Tadewald Winona, Minnesota Obituary

Jay R. Tadewald

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jay R. Tadewald, age 64, of Trempealeau, WI, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He was born on March 1, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN, to Frederick and Patricia (Ramm) Tadewald.&nbsp; Jay was a 1975 graduate of Winona Senior High School, and he attended Winona State University.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jay honorably served his country with the United States Navy, serving on the USS Midway.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">He was employed as a welder with the Trane Company in La Crosse for over 30 years until his retirement.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jay will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, where he enjoyed ice diving, and spending time at Lake Winona roller-blading, paddle-boarding, and riding his bike.&nbsp; He was a life-time Corvette enthusiast, especially enjoying his &rsquo;68 convertible, and he loved zooming through Trempealeau on his little monkey motorcycle.&nbsp; He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Jay is survived by two brothers, 1 sister, three nephews, three nieces, four great-nieces, as well as other relatives and friends.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona, where the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post 9 of Winona will provide military honors.&nbsp; For those wishing to attend, please meet at the cemetery gate by 12:55 PM.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Online condolences or memories may be left for Jay&rsquo;s family at www.watkowski-mulyck.com.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
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Joshua Whitehead
September 8, 2021
Jay, I met you briefly because of your blue Honda Monkey this spring and was waiting to see you again after I bought my own little motorcycle so we could ride together, but I found out today that you passed away. Now, today, I will also be buying your blue Monkey from th... Continue Reading
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Donald Foley
August 31, 2021
Worked along side of Jay during his whole career with TRANE Co ,up until his retirement. Jay was a good hearted man, will be sadly missed.
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Pat Kaiser
August 7, 2021
Love you forever bud, we will always share 2 passions, muscle cars and Rolex’s!
RIP my friend…
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Tom Kowalewski
July 30, 2021
Wow I just saw Jay a couple of weeks ago walking the Streets of Winona..I just found out about his passing July 30th..I have many fond memories  of Jay and he was an all around Good Guy..
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Reg Corey
July 28, 2021
My condolances to pete and his family for the loss of Jay.  He will be sadly missed!!
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Tony Christensen
July 29, 2021
My condolences to his family. I enjoyed seeing and talking with him on the winona bike paths.  I shall miss him
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The staff at Watkowski-Mulyck Funeral Home
July 22, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Jay. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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