In loving memory of

Jay Michael Severson
November 18, 1966 - November 25, 2016

SEVERSON

Jay Michael Severson, age 50, passed away November 25, 2016 of natural causes.

Jay was born November 18, 1966 to Lyle and Judith (Fryer) Severson at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Jay graduated from Kasson-Mantorville High School in 1985. After graduation, he attended RCTC in Rochester for one year. He joined the U.S. Army, but was given a medical discharge because of his back after basic training. He worked for Severson Transport, driving semi for a year and also worked in the shop. He trained as a paramedic in Dubuque, Iowa and worked as a paramedic in Clinton, Iowa and for Gold Cross in Rochester. He married Christine Koster on September 27, 1997 and divorced in 2014. They had no children. Jay graduated with honors from Brown Institute in St. Paul in computers in 1998. He worked for a St. Paul company that serviced and installed State Farm computers all over the lower half of Minnesota. He worked for Mayo Clinic technical support from 2001 until his death.

Survivors include his mother, Judy Severson of Kasson; uncle, Bob (Nancy) Fryer of Byron; aunt, Ligia Fryer of Aldeia Pe.Brasil SA; special cousins, Tamara (David) Johnson of Frostproof, FL, Kristi Bakken of Hudson, WI, Andrea (Christian) Frost of Sandy, UT, Christy (Paul) Fosse and Patrick Fryer of Tampa, FL, Michael (Samyla) Fryer of Aldeia Pe. Brasil SA, Laura (Jon) Wuensch of La Crosse, WI and Sara (Jason) Whitney of Byron. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Severson; uncle, John Fryer; aunt and uncle Joan (Donald Toby) Phelps; grandparents, Oscar and Irene Severson of Kasson, formerly of Hayfield and Willis and Pauline Fryer of Mantorville.

Blessed be his memory.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church, 201 Frontage Road NW, Byron, MN with Rev. Steve Rheingans officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church. Jay will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Mantorville, MN. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN 8000 West 78th St., Suite 175, Edina, MN 55439. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com

Tributes

Jonathan wrote on Dec 1, 2016:

"Sorry for you loss. I worked with jay for several years, he was a great guy with a great sense of humor."

Naani Dornik wrote on Dec 1, 2016:

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Kelly Olmsted wrote on Dec 1, 2016:

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Kelly Olmsted wrote on Dec 1, 2016:

"I am so sorry for the loss of your son Judy. Jay was a KM classmate of mine. Very polite and nice guy. I enjoyed staying in contact with him on Facebook. Heaven gained a pretty special angel. Prayers to you!"

Shirlie Sharpe wrote on Dec 1, 2016:

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Hussein Khalili wrote on Dec 1, 2016:

"Jay was a wonderful person, he will be dearly missed, he was always helpful, kind and gentle, may he rest in PEACE, my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Nov 30, 2016:

" A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on November 30, 2016 "

Chris Nielsen wrote on Nov 30, 2016:

"The little time I got talk to Jay I learned a person with a golden heart was keeping me company. Safe to say the world is a smaller place with Jay gone elsewhere. Our condolences!"

Bradley Prigge wrote on Nov 30, 2016:

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Alan Beckstrom wrote on Nov 30, 2016:

"Judy, I know you're well aware that Jay was considered part of our family too. Jay was close to my parents along with Alissa and I. The years within 4-H and all the other times with him just stopping by to talk with Alissa and my parents will always be a memory of mine. I know when I saw Jay anywhere I'd always take the time to say hello and catch up. My thoughts are with you and yours during this time of transition."

Elizabeth and Robert Lichner and family wrote on Nov 29, 2016:

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Elizabeth, Robert, Tony and Gabe Lichner wrote on Nov 29, 2016:

"Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Jay's family and friends. I worked with Jay at the Help Desk since 2002 - and will miss his jokes and chats. He was a special person - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace, Jay."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Nov 29, 2016:

" A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on November 29, 2016 "

Becky Lyksett wrote on Nov 29, 2016:

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Gaylee Brady (Ziemann) wrote on Nov 29, 2016:

"Judy, My thoughts and prayer to you in this time of loss. May you find strength in the lord above and by the many wonderful memories of Jay. Hugs to you."

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Bonnie Schinigoi wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

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MCHS Help Desk wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

"From all of us at the MCHS Help Desk, our thoughts and prayers go out to Jay's family."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

" A GRANDMA'S GARDENTABLE BASKET was ordered on November 28, 2016 "

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Peg Snaza-Alexis wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

"R.I.P. Jay, you were too young to leave this world and I didn't know you but my nephew Brian Lewis did. We don't understand God's ways, especially when someone is young. God Bless you & your family & friends and may the Great Spirit keep His loving/comforting wings around them. One other thing Jay, keep an eye on Brian for us all, as you know what an "ornery" lil toad he can be and is. Walk peacefully with the angels."

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Expression of Sympathy wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

" A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on November 28, 2016 "

Ann & Bill Steinberg wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

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AC wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

"I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1;3,4"

Dan Bell wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

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Karen Lillesve Saulsbury wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you Judy."

Jennifer Kapler wrote on Nov 28, 2016:

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Mary weringa wrote on Nov 27, 2016:

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Mary weringa wrote on Nov 27, 2016:

"I am so sorry to hear of jays death. I will miss him stopping in to see me at DQ. He will be missed by many. What a great friend he was"

Patti Onken Evans wrote on Nov 27, 2016:

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Ron and Mona McAndrew wrote on Nov 27, 2016:

"So very sorry for your loss Judy - you are in our thoughts and prayers"

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Amy Thompson wrote on Nov 27, 2016:

"My thoughts and prayers are with you, Judy! Jay was a wonderful friend, coworker and classmate! He will be missed by many!"

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