Jerry L. Hays Sr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-07-16T14:00:00
End: 2025-07-16T16:00:00
Location: Nativity of Our Savior Church

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerry L. Hays Sr. of Portage, Indiana, who passed away on July 5, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry L. Hays Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Hays and Elsie Hays; his daughter Lisa Ann Hays; his brother Bob Hays; and his brother-in-law Richard Zajac.

He is survived by: his wife Kathleen Zajac; his son Jerry L. Hays (Michelle); his granddaughter Rebekah Hays; his sister Sue Pace; and his siblings-in-law, Alice Kolbus (Ronald), Lynn Hays, Delores Zajac and David Zajac (Barbara).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rees Funeral Home Inc

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July 16

Visitation

Nativity of Our Savior Church
2949 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368

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July 16

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Nativity of Our Savior Church
2949 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368

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