Jay M. Baars Obituary
We announce the death of Jay M. Baars (Rice Lake, Wisconsin), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, who passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Jay will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay M. Baars to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marcus Baars and Amanda Baars (Perron); and his grandparents, Levinus, Anna Baars (Sala), William and Louisa Perron (Clarkson).
He is survived by: his wife Janice Kay (Bowen); his brother Clifford (Naomi); his children, Jay II (Nikki), Jerry (Minda), John (Nicole) and Jodi Baars; and his grandchildren, Nate, Bria (Aaron), Brandon, Amanda, Jack, Riley (Jorge), Chase, Colton (Kozette), Kyle, Lexi and Robert. He is also survived by family members and friends.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
