Service Details
Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Services celebrating Jay’s life will follow at 11:00 am. Entombment, with military honors, will take place at Mound Cemetery Crypts.
Memorial Suggestions
In memory of Jay, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have been suggested.
Racine – Jay Herbert Wood, age 82, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.
Jay was born in Racine on June 21, 1939. A 1957 graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army stationed predominately in France. On December 13, 1969 in Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Jay was united in marriage with the love of his life, Emma Jo (nee: Hargraves). They were proud West Racine residents for their entire 51 years of marriage.
With a profound work ethic, Jay was employed as a machinist by Twin Disc, Inc. for nearly 40 years. Among his interests, Jay & Emma were longtime members of Fifth Street Yacht Club as they were Lake Michigan boaters for over 27 years. As they shared their love for the water, Jay & Emma were also in to inland lake boating, where they enjoyed fishing and waterskiing. Jay was also quite the bowler. Above all, Jay was a devoted husband.
Surviving are his wife, Emma Wood; sisters, Barbara Wettengel and Peggy (Ralph) Harden; sisters-in-law, Oddie (Norman) Fischer and Norma (Forrest) Menzing; brother-in-law, Donald (Pamela) Hargraves; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Jay was preceded in death by his mother & step-father, Connie & Bernard Eggen; father & step-mother, Herbert & Eve Wood; sister, Fay (Harvey) Krinkey; and brother-in-law, Robert Wettengel.
Visitation will be in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Services celebrating Jay’s life will follow at 11:00 am. Entombment, with military honors, will take place at Mound Cemetery Crypts. In memory of Jay, memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have been suggested.
A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Mark DeCheck for the many years of wonderful care & kindness given to Jay & Emma in their time of need.
Terry Kumm says
May he rest in peace knowing he was loved.
Our hearts and prayers are with you Emma,
and the family.
With love,
Terry Kumm,
The PALS, and Lodge gals
Anonymous says
Love you Uncle Jay ! Will be missed Go Packers!
Bob n Jeanne says
There are people that you meet in life who touch you in a special way, Jay you were one of those persons who added a special light in ours. We spent many good times boating, dart league and just talking about sports and such. Going to miss you buddy. Emma, our deepest condolences. You were Jays rock. Jay, thanks for being a buddy. Gunna miss you a lot. Rest In Peace.
Jim Muleski says
My condolences to you Emma, he is probably hoisting a cold one with Debbie. Remembering all of the good times down at the club and on the lake. Rest In Peace Jay.
Barb Wettengel says
Rest In Peace my brother. Now you can enjoy all the things you loved to do once again. Love from your sister Barb
Sandra Lee Sorensen says
So sorry to hear of Jay’s passing. I ‘ve know him since 6 years old. I went to school with him & Fay at Our Father’s Lutheran bowled with Emma. Emma to you & your family I send my Love, Hugs, Kisses & especially my Prayers. Sandy Sorensen
Sandy Sorensen says
I’m so sorry to hear of Jays passing!! I knew him & his sister Fay since I was six years old & went with them both at Our Fathers Lutheran Church, then I got to Bowl with Emma!! Emma to you & your family I send you my Love, Hugs, Kisses & especially my Prayers.
Sandra Lee(Sandy) Sorensen