Brian Charles Hay passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in the home he lovingly crafted with his wife, at the age of 61. Born on October 22, 1964, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he spent his life doing things his own way — and inspiring everyone else to question why they didn’t.
He is survived by his wife and forever sweetheart, Diana (Kuhn) Hay, his three children, Kristen (and Tim), Kyle (and Rachel), and Megan Hay, his father, Robert Hay, his siblings, Karen (and Randy) Delfendahl, Andrew (and Teresa) Hay, and Jennifer Hay Shuey, as well as four grandchildren, Myles, Josephine, Desmond, and Fletcher who will miss his warmth, humor, and zest for life. He was predeceased by his mother, Janyce (Rahm) Hay.
He worked as a Pipefitter with Local Union 392 for 32 years. But more than anything, he was an adventurer and nature lover who loved being active and undertaking challenging, hands-on projects. There’s nothing he loved more than playing with his kids and grandkids, golfing, and traveling with his wife of 38 years, visiting many U.S. high points, national parks, and national landmarks. He had successfully achieved his goal of visiting all 50 states. This is a man who didn’t take life too seriously and truly embodied the spirit of the quote: “of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 22, at All Saints Parish – St. John the Baptist Campus (25743 St. Route 1, Guilford, IN 47022) at 11:00 am, immediately followed by a celebration of life at St. John the Baptist Hall. There will be a meal provided at the conclusion of the celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, we kindly request that you consider making a donation to the OHC Foundation or the National Park Foundation. Memorials can be made by clicking on the links above, at the celebration of life, or can be mailed to Andres-Wuestefeld Funeral Home (25615 State Rt. 1, Guilford, IN 47022). Family and friends are encouraged to leave condolences at www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com.
He would tell you not to take this too seriously — so we won’t. Instead, we’ll raise a glass, play his favorite song, “Jukebox Hero,” and be grateful for the time we had with him. In his words: “It was a damn good life.”