Jay Steven Tuinstra, 54, lost his battle with cancer on June 8, 2020.
He was born to John and Audrey Tuinstra of Whitewater on July 4, 1965. While he lived most of his life in Whitewater, for the last 16 years he had resided in Madison and was most recently employed by the Madison Bus Company as a driver. In 1990, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a degree in psychology.
Jay is survived by his mother; his brother, John; his sisters, Melody and Merrilee; and his children, Elliot, 14, Aiden and Abby both 13. His children reside in Madison.
He was preceded in death by his father.
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