Jay was a pioneer in the auto wrecking industry and enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was in the US Army from 1956 - 1962.
He is survived by his son Curtis L. Zeller of Milton, WA; daughters Sharon Young of Monroe WA, Linda Strong of Monroe WA and Laura Myers of Spokane, WA; his sister Ann Campbell of Stillwell, Oklahoma; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Wilma Zeller.