Jay W. Held

Jay W. Held, 77, of Fremont, OH passed away on May 18, 2025 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1947 in Fremont, OH the son of George and Dorothy (Shilling) Held. Jay was 1965 graduate of St Joseph High School and received his bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, IN.

Jay married Mary Lou Thomas on April 11, 1970 in Sandusky, OH and she survives. Jay owned and operated Jay W. Held Painting from 1980-2010. Jay was previously a teacher at Sacred Heart and then went to St. Mary’s in Millerville where he was a teacher and principal until he started his own business. During retirement Jay worked at Color Haven Paint part-time.

Jay enjoyed traveling, fly fishing world class streams and was a member Rockwell Springs Trout Club, golfing, and wood carving. He also restored carousels and volunteered at the Carousel Museum in Sandusky, OH. Jay most of all loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren at their events.

Jay is survived by wife of fifty-five years, Mary Lou Held, Fremont; sons, Jason (Liz Miller) Held, Fremont and Justin (Amanda) Held, Swanton, OH; grandchildren, Isabelle, Hailey and Maximus Held, Joelle (Adam) Wilson and Trent Thompson; great grandson, Colton Wilson; sister, Carol (Mike) Phillips, Gibsonburg; sister-in-law, Beckie Held, Fremont and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kirk and Mark Held.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.

A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to H.O.O.V.E.S. https://hooves.networkforgood.com/projects/252712-in-memory-of-jay-held