John J. Gay, 69, Ashwaubenon, went home to the Lord, April 26, 2015. John was born in Green Bay, Wi on September 2, 1945 to the late Raphael and Rachel (Verheyen) Gay. On May 4, 1968, John married Carol White at St. Boniface Church in De Pere, Wi. Together they raised three children; Carrie, Julie and Tim. John worked at Super Valu for over 40 years. When he was not working, John enjoyed spending time at his parent's cottage on Kelly Lake, fishing, boating, and watching Packer games. John also enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his grandchildren. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol; their children, Carrie (Chad) Diedrick, of Marshall, Wi.; Julie (Craig) Schmidt, of Verona, Wi.; Timothy Gay, of Ashwaubenon, Wi.; their grandchildren, Madison and Alaina Diedrick, Mackenzie and Courtney Schmidt, and Isaac Gay. John is further survived by his siblings, Donna VanEgeren, Michael (Sharon) Gay, Marianne (Dave) Boyer and Robert Gay; his brother-in-law, Raymond White; sister-in-law, Patricia Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, William VanEgeren. A special thank you to the staff at Aurora Health Center, Unity Hospice and Maple Ridge Nursing Home. Honoring John's wishes, a private service was held.