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Richard Janke Obituary

Richard W. Janke, 82, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

He was born July 21, 1941 in Freeport, N.Y., to the late Herman and Stacia Duhnoski Janke. Richard begin working at the age of 14 at Centereach Fire Department in Centereach, N.Y., where he was a life-long member of the fire department and served in various roles as Chief Commissioner, Captain and Lieutenant, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid outdoorsman, whether that being watching local softball games in the county, gardening, but most of all he was particular on how his yard was kept up.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Meta Janke, who passed away on July 6, 2023.

Mr. Janke is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Janke and husband Josh and five grandchildren, Daniel, Melinda, Sierra, Ryleigh and Edmund (Tori) and his great-granddaughter Jessie Rae; he is also survived by many extended family members whom he loved.

Arrangements: A Celebration of Life for Mr. Janke will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at The Meadows of Rockwell (612 China Grove Highway) with Rev. Bruce Sheeks, officiating. A private inurnment will take place at the Salisbury National Cemetery, with military honors provided by the NC National Guard and the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard.

The family of Mr. Janke would like to thank the Meadows of Rockwell and their staff for devotion of care for Richard.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Centereach Fire Department, 9 S. Washington Ave, Centereach, NY, 11720.

Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, is honored to serve the Janke family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Sep. 24, 2023.

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James Cusack, DPM

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I will miss seeing Mr. Janke in my office. He had a good sense of humor and introduced me to Rosario´s Pizza.

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