Jason "Jay" Bielarczyk BURLINGTON — Jason Matthew Bielarczyk, age 33, passed away suddenly on January 29, 2014. Jason (more lovingly known as Jay) was born on December 28, 1980, at St. Catherine's Hospital in Kenosha. He attended Salem Elementary School (Salem, WI), Curtiss Strange Elementary School (Kenosha), McKinley Junior High School (Kenosha) and graduated from Ridgewood High School (Florida) in 1999. Jason moved to Oregon continuing his education at a local college but decided to move back to Wisconsin. Jay and his cousin, Mike, formed a band called Asparagii and added drummer, Marc Eaton. They created their own style of music and played predominantly in the Wisconsin/Illinois area. "Logjam" which was a weekend festival in Pennoyer Park (WI) was their brainchild that brought together many area bands. Jason's love of music brought so much joy to his family. They are proud of his accomplishments as a musical artist. Jay's most prized "accomplishment" with Nikki Santos is his daughter, Cassidy, more fondly known as Cassie. He coached Cassie's softball teams and were a great team together. A Father's Day poster is hung in their frontroom that Cassie lovingly made for him stating, "I love my Daddy because....he is silly, he is weird, he is strong, and he loves me, too." Jason opened his heart to Jackson (Cassie's brother) and made sure he was included as part of the family. Jay and Torey met through a music venue which led to love and marriage. They married on March 3, 2013. She supported Jay in every aspect of his life and she feels he was and still is her soulmate. Wiggums was Jay's loyal friend. He was a pit bull that was as gentle as his owner was. Wiggums was more like a teddy bear that you could hug and he would hug you back. Sadly, Wiggums had to be put to sleep and met his old pal Bailey, another important four-legged friend. Now all three are together again. Jason is preceded in death by his grandparents Anthony and Frances Bierlarczyk and Travis and Inez Byram. Jason was survived by many loving family and friends: Son of James Bielarczyk and Cindy (nee Byram) (Lloyd) Gutsmiedel; Beloved husband and soulmate of Torey (née Ewen); Father of Cassidy Hope Santos (daughter of Nikki Santos); Son-in-law to Mark Ewen; Brother of (Lloyd) Tyler Byram and Courtney Gutsmiedel (Madison, Isaac, Jaston); Band member to Mike Bielarczyk and Marc Eaton; Nephew to Linda (Keith) Gustafson (Lisa/Frans Wartenberg, Monica/Alie Buckire, the late Mark Gustafson), Greg (Helen) Bielarczyk (Valerie/Seth Goldstein, Kimberly/Ryan Cole), Susan (Richard) Wygrzyn, (the late) Mark (Christine) Bielarczyk (Michael, Nicole, and Thomas), DeEtta Simons (the late Jack, the late Jackie, and Laren), (the late) Loretta Kindness (Brian and Brad), Daniel (Barbara) Byram (Patrick, Christopher/Molly, Scott/Andrea), Donna (Roger) Patty (Heather, Justin); Dear Friend to many people and missed by uncountable adoring fans. Visitation at Cotton Exchange in the plantation room, 345 Hickory Hollow Rd., Waterford, WI, 3:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service. From 7-9pm there will be a celebration honoring Jason's life. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please make donations to help with expenses and for his daughter's future. Services Entrusted to: Integrity Funeral Services 29134 Evergreen Drive Waterford, WI 53185 262-514-4600 www.integrityfunerals.net