Jay Robert Glaser

Jay Robert Glaser, 61, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, April 18, 2021. Jay was born on May 3, 1959 in Newark, Ohio. He was the 4th son, 5th child to James and H. Ann Glaser. After graduating from Newark High School in 1977, he went on to follow his passion of restoring classic cars and started his first company, Renaissance Auto Works. He then went on to work for Ferris Welding which led him to start his second company, J’s Metalworks. His passion for welding will live on through his son, Jason, as he continues J’s Metalworks. Jay grew up loving nature and the outdoors. He followed in the footsteps of his father and older brothers and was the 4th son to earn the Eagle Scout rank. He worked at Camp Falling Rock in the Trading Post with all 4 brothers on staff. He was a Vigil Honor member of Kaniengehaga Lodge, which is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow. He was incredibly involved in the Kaniengehaga dance team presenting various Native American dance programs. He continued this passion for many years attending various Native American Pow wows and festivals. Jay was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. He was unendingly proud of his two daughters Kourtney, Kirsten, his son Jason and former spouse, Wendy. He always tried his best to support them in any way he could. Anyone who knew Jay knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Jay was also a passionate drummer. He started playing drums in the Newark High School Marching band, where he designed a holder for 3 drums to carry while marching prior to commercial ones being available. After leaving high school he then joined the band First Congress, then NV, and then he joined The Stadler Band. Jay loved music and passed on this love to his children. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to The American Heart Association. There will be a celebration of life on May 9, 2021 at 2:00pm at Gatsby's, 151 N Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230.

Jay Robert Glaser

May 3, 1959 - April 18, 2021