Obituaries : Joesph “Jay” James Grawet

Joesph "Jay" James Grawet, 45, of Belle Plaine, IA passed away December 16, 2024 at his home.

Jay was born April 16, 1979 to James Hansen and Valerie Kay Grawet in Mobile Alabama. At the age of five his family moved home to Belle Plaine. He attended Belle Plaine High School. Following school, Jay moved to Alabama, Ohio and then to Jamestown, New York where he was a booking agent for the band "Big Leg Emma." He had the opportunity to travel the world with the band.

Jay enjoyed watching and creating YouTube videos, and buying and reselling storage units. Most of all he loved to spend time with his best friend; his niece Emilia.

He is survived by his mother, Valerie; sisters, Gayenell Grawet and Raina Grawet, both of Belle Plaine; nieces and nephews, Bradly, Hunter, Kayden, Josh, Sawyer, Emilia; great-nephew, Salem; and many more family and friends.

Jay is preceded in death by his grandparents, Nadine Grawet; Russell Grawet.

Celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com