Jay D. Torczon, 67, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 AM, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. Patrick Harrison celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, with a 6:00 PM Vigil Service at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery in Columbus. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Comfort Dog Ministry, donor or family choice. A lunch will be served at St. Luke's UCC immediately following the services at the cemetery.

Jay D. Torczon was born November 7, 1955, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Berniece (Maier) Torczon. He was baptized and received his first communion at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Jay graduated from Columbus High School in 1974 and began working at Behlen Manufacturing. On October 1, 1977, Jay was united in marriage to Bonnie Bierman at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Jay and Bonnie were blessed with two children – Lucas and Megan. Jay and Bonnie took over and operated the Double T Bar, which Lawrence and Berniece had operated for many years. They later sold the bar and Jay began working for Top Score. Jay was forced into early retirement 10 years ago due to health issues. Even with his health setbacks, Jay never lost his quick wit or his sense of humor. He enjoyed visiting and watching sporting events, especially the Huskers and Yankees, and had a love for dogs. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Jay is survived by:
Wife – Bonnie Torczon of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Megan (Craig) Sindelar of Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren – Riley, Noah, and Emma Levos of Lincoln, NE; Anna, Kaylee, and Nolan Sindelar of Lincoln, NE; Jaylen Faulkner of Columbus, NE; and Laylah Torczon of Stromsburg, NE
Sister – Kathy Wetjen of Omaha, NE
Sister – Jean (Gary) Sharman of Columbus, NE
Brother – Dave (Mel) Torczon of Elkhorn, NE
Brother - John Torczon of Wakefield, NE
Brother-in-law – Bob (Bonnie) Bierman of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law – Tom Bierman of Columbus, NE

Jay was preceded in death by:
Parents – Lawrence and Berniece Torczon
Son – Lucas Torczon
Brothers-in-law – Lon Wetjen and Don Bierman
Nephew - Christopher Kyle Torczon
Parents-in-law – Willard and Mary Bierman

Service Folder Information
Miss Me – But Let Me Go

When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I don't want sadness in a
gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little, but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love we once shared,
Miss me – but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to Home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to friends we know.
Bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me – but let me go.






In Loving Memory Of

Jay Torczon

Born
Monday, November 7, 1955
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday, June 26, 2023
Columbus, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, July 1, 2023 10:30 AM
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Celebrant
Father Patrick Harrison

Music
Ann Anderson – Organist
St. Anthony Choir

Honorary Bearers
Andy Wetjen
Clint Torczon
Jonathan Sharman
Brian Bierman
TJ Bierman
Derek Bierman

Interment
All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska