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Joseph Jender Obituary
Age 81, died Monday, December 5, 2011, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 22, 1929 in Gelsen-kirchen, Germany, the son of Joseph G. and Martha (Kolakowski) Jender. Joseph completed his undergraduate, medical school and residency at the University of Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp from 1955-64, earning the rank of Major. Joseph was a pediatrician serving the Plymouth-Canton areas from 1964-1998, and was on staff at U of M and St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals. He enjoyed classical music, reading, and spending summers at his cottage on Beaver Island. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sue; his son, Joe (Maureen) Jender of Hernden, VA; four daughters, Kathleen (Bill) Moran, Laura Jender, Nancy Jender and Alice Young, all of Ann Arbor; a brother-in-law, Nick Grandy; a sister-in-law, Anne (Paul) Duey; five grandchildren, Katie Moran, Madeleine and Zachary Young, Mallari and Colleen Jender; a niece, Paula (Tevfik) Nas; a niece, Diana Emmou; and close friends, the Anderson family. A private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or Mott Children's Hospital. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. www.colefuneralchapel.com
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Debra Abraham
December 2, 2024
I certainly do miss that man, he was a great doctor. His type is hard to find these days. I hope the family is doing well. My kids are now 35 and 36 years old. We were so lucky to have Dr. Jender as our pediatrician.
Kit Villella (formerly Scarbrough)
April 12, 2023
Oh my. Joe Jender was the mist wonderful, kind doctor & person we ever knew.
Am writing this very late; did not know he is gone.
But yes -he us still with us. Every time a health problem arises I still remember his advice...it occurred again today!! Peace, Dr. J.
Debbie Abraham
December 1, 2022
Still after all these years, Dr. Jender was the best pediatrician ever!!
Bobbi Tynan
December 12, 2011
our 3 Sons, Leo,Tim, and Paul were patients of Dr. Jender, I always felt confident they were getting the Best of care and he was a very loving man.I have very fond memories of Dr Jender and Sue.We were blessed to have you in our life. my prayers will be with you during this sad time for you all.
Debbie Abraham
December 12, 2011
Both of my children Ryan and Rachel were patients of Dr. Jender. I have great memories of those times and what a fine physician he was. He was the greatest pediatrician I could have asked for. We are blessed to have known Dr. Jender, his wife and staff. If I recall correctly, I think it was Alice that worked as a pastry chef for us in our Ann Arbor restaurant back in the late 80's or early 90's.
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this great man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
K. A. Kuhlwein
December 11, 2011
What a sweet doctor you were to my children in the 80's and I loved how you put the German accent on our last name. Your family has truly lost a treasure. My sympathy and prayers to the family and may God comfort them with His peace.
Ted-Debbie-Justin Carls
December 11, 2011
Our son was a patient of Dr. Jender's in the 1980's,when we lived in Canton. He would always tell my son Justin that he was a good guy after the examination. Dr. Jender always made our family feel comfortable and that our son was in good hands. Please accept our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Jender, you were a good guy too.
December 8, 2011
Our daughter was a patient of Dr. Jender's in the 1970's, when we lived in Canton. He was a fine doctor, very kind, thorough, and responsive. My sympathies to his family.
Jeannine Hayden, Ann Arbor
December 8, 2011
Dear Sue and family with deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you. Dixie and Jack Edwards
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Manfred Brandl
December 8, 2011
Dear Susie, let us express our deep sympathy to the loss of your husband. We feel with you. Manfred and Jutta from Germany
Audrey Newell
December 7, 2011
I remember him from when I was an intern at Mott Hospital. Our team would be taking care of inpatients. He used to come in and visit the kids who were part of his outpatient practice. He wanted to see them, know everything we were doing, and stay current on their condition and treatment so he could take care of them after discharge. The families felt better seeing their familiar doctor and not just us strangers.
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