Michael “Jay” St. Onge, 37

Michael “Jay” St. Onge, 37, passed away Aug. 20, 2020. He was born June 14, 1983, on his mother’s birthday in Libby to Michael Leroy St. Onge and Julie Stehlik St. Onge Hagen.

Jay attended school in Libby and joined the Army in 2004. He served for five years as a Patriot Missile Systems technician. He also worked as a logger, a wind turbine tech, a plumbing apprentice, a roofer, and a heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) technician.

Jay’s passion for life, nature and music inspired him to excellence. He had exuberance for adventures, a good sense of humor and was always offering to help others. He was a great person and will be dearly missed.

Jay is survived by his father, Michael St. Onge, of Coram; his mother, Julie Hagen; sister, Amanda Johnson; grandparents, Cal and Gerry St. Onge, all from Libby; Linda Stehlik of the Yaak; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A private military honor service is planned.