Jay M. Loos

Jay M. Loos, 45, Colby, formerly of Marathon, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, April 5, 2010 surrounded by his family at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born December 22, 1964 in Wausau to the late Marion Kroll. Jay, known by his many friends as "Sammy" was a Jack of all trades. Among his many interests, he enjoyed working on cars, cooking, playing the drums, singing, fishing, cooking out and sitting around bonfires spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed going to the races, four-wheeling and riding his bicycle and motorcycle. Mostly, he loved helping people. Jay was always "there" for you to help you, lend a hand, plow snow, mow lawn or drive 100 miles just because you called. It did not matter what for, if you needed him, he was there. Jay played with many area polka bands, including the Polka Country Drifters, Harmony Aces, Ken Scheffler and The Relatives and the Ricky Westfall Band. Survivors include four children, Heather (fiance' Bruce) Busko, Hatley, Jennifer (Andy) Miller, Edgar, John Loos, Athens and Ambrosia Loos, Medford; two grandchildren, Dominic Busko and Casey Wulk; his step-father, Fred Kroll, Marathon; three brothers, Mark (Mary) Loos, Marathon, Brian (Sally) Loos, Mosinee and Tommy Loos, Marathon; one sister, Jane (Jerry) Herzog, Wausau; his former wife and friend, Anna Polzin, Medford; his best friend, Josh Bessert, Antigo and many relatives and friends. Besides his mother, Marion, he was preceded in death by one sister, Julie Schauer. Funeral services will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon. Rev. John Roseth will officiate. Friends may call Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com