| Anthony Michael “Tony” McClay |

The Phonograph-Herald | January 14, 2026

Anthony Michael “Tony” McClay, 40, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Liturgy of the Word services were held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Reverend Vince Parsons officiated the service.

Recorded selections included “Angels Among Us” by Alabama, “Daddy’s Hands” by Holly Dunn, and “See You Again,” by Charlie Puth.

Casketbearers were Carl Nielson, Jason Vieth, John Brandt, Anthony Gerberding, Scott McClay, Stefan McClay, Seth Christensen, and Kyle Kult.

Honorary bearers were Gunner McClay, Raider McClay, Rowdy Dibbern, Ryatt Dibbern, Holden Christensen, Knox Christensen, and Callum Christensen.

Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family.

Peters Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Tony was born January 2, 1986, in Grand Island, the son of Paul and Darlene (Klein) McClay. Growing up, he lived in several communities, including Central City, Wolbach, and Spalding.

He began his education in Spalding and graduated from St. Paul Public School in 2004. Following graduation, Tony worked for Trotter’s Fertilization in Farwell. He later began working for Larry Dugan at LTD Electric and most recently was employed by Access Electric until his passing.

Tony was united in marriage to Kaycee Caudill on October 11, 2008, in Wolbach.

Tony loved riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing, and jeeping on the river. His dogs—Harley, Tank, and Bandit—were his loyal companions. If you were looking for Tony, he was most likely in his garage, which was his man cave and haven. Tony’s pride and joy was his family. He was a helper by nature and would drop anything at a moment’s notice to help anyone in need.

Tony is survived by his wife, Kaycee of St. Paul; children, Annberlyn McClay, Taelyn McClay, Gunner McClay, and Raider McClay, all of St. Paul; stepfather, Maury Wolinski of St. Paul; brothers, Stefan McClay of St. Paul and Scott McClay of Norfolk; in-laws, Patty and Marvin Caudill of Wolbach; sister-inlaw, Jessica and Clint Jarman of Wolbach; and brother-in-law, Seth and Jessica Christensen of Hastings.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Wolinski, and his father, Paul McClay.

Condolences may be shared with Tony’s family at www.petersfuneralhome. net.