Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 10, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Long Prairie for John “Jay” F. Tesch who passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Pastor Matt Stacey will officiate and burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Long Prairie. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, October 9 at First Baptist Church in Long Prairie and also one hour prior to the service at church on Friday.
Jay was born on December 18, 1966 in Little Falls to Frederick and Audrey (Erickson) Tesch.
Jay was a kind soul always willing to help anyone or give advice. He loved working with horses and entertaining friends and family with horse drawn wagon and sleigh rides. Jay worked as a truck driver hauling just about anything. Jay was always a hard worker and always willing to do what needed to be done. Jay loved working on vehicles whether his own or someone else’s. Jay was always cracking jokes and putting smiles on people’s faces and making the best of situations. Jay was one of a kind, a good father to his children and grandfather to his grandchildren. Jay will be missed by many around.
Jay is survived by his significant other Kelly Weber. His son’s Cody (Ashely), Mitchell (Jenna), Sam, Derek, and mother Audrey; grandchildren, Theo, Axle, Ayla, Henry, and Allison. Siblings Melinda (Allen) Bruder, Kathy (Jeff) Mikel, Charlene Tesch, Jacquie Elfering, Bonnie Christensen, Audie Tesch, Jessica (Mark) Berscheit.
Jay was preceded in death by his father Frederick Tesch and step father Kenny Stevens.
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