Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Jul 19, 1946 - Aug 25, 2021 (Age 75)
I am so late to add to this, but Al has been so much on my mind. My deepest sympathy to all the family for your loss. Al knew I loved snowmen, and at this season, I am thinking of him. Such a wonderful man with an amazing sense of humor. His laughter was infectious! I hope the groceries are amazing Al you will be forever missed my so many! Rest In Peace,
Lori from Yamaha
Lori Frazer
November 29, 2021 | Tucson, AZ | Friend
Dale, I am very sorry to learn of your father's passing. Great Guy and was always a lot of fun. May God bless and comfort you and your mom and sister and entire family
Paul Mathis
September 13, 2021 | Geneva, IL | Coworker
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Maribeth Foley
August 31, 2021 | Wheaton, IL
Dear Alan, as cousins, we didn’t get to see each other much after childhood. An occasional lunch with Bohemian food was our only connection—and, of course—some funny e mails. Remembering his fine wit, and great music talent, we also also remember his love of country and the Coast Guard. Rest In Peace,cousin, May the angels guide you to Our Lord. Elaine Babiar Sniegowski and Dan Sniegowski
Elains Sniegowski
August 30, 2021 | Tinley Park, IL | Family
Marlene, my condolence to you and your family. I got to know Al during my many years working at Netzow's Pianos. He was a good man and a good friend. RIP.
Jack Hooper
August 29, 2021 | Milwaukee, WI | Acquaintance
Godspeed my friend! We will miss you and remember fondly all the times we spent together! Love to Marlene and the entire family during this difficult time! See you in paradise one on these days!
Mark and Tina Barrett
Mark Barrett
August 28, 2021 | Summerville, SC | Friend
Al was always a good and thoughtful brother willing to help and be kind He will be missed always loved and in our prayers .
Daniel Janetka
August 28, 2021 | Brookfield, WI | Brother
Prayers to all of the Janetka family. Going back to our St. Joseph days, Al was always with a warm and friendly smile on his face. Although we do not know God's reasoning, I do know that Al will live on through the many beautiful memories that he has left with his friends
Shari Casey
August 28, 2021 | West Chicago, IL | Acquaintance
Dear Sherianne, Dale, and Aunt Marlene: So sorry and shocked to hear of Uncle Al's sudden passing. He was an awsome Uncle, a loving person, a musical marvel with an outstanding and remarkable personality that will stand the test of time and embrace our hearts forever and ever! God Bless and peace be with Uncle Al ...Love, Jeff
Jeffrey Janetka
August 28, 2021 | Brookfield, WI | Family
Alan J. Janetka
1946 ~ 2021
Age ~ 75
Alan J. Janetka, 75, of the Town of Pelican passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, August 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Al was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 19, 1946, to Steven and Anne (Babiar) Janetka. He was raised in the City of Chicago until the seventh grade when the family moved to LaGrange Park, Illinois. In 1964, Alan graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Westchester, Illinois. He met his future wife, Marlene in 1965 and the couple were married on September 7, 1968 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Schiller Park, Illinois. Al was a 1972 graduate of Illinois Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. The couple settled in Franklin Park, Illinois for two years, Addison, Illinois for twenty years, Hanover Park, Illinois for fourteen years until September 15, 2018 when Alan and Marlene moved to Rhinelander.
Al began his employment with Eaton Controls in Research and Development then moved onto Wurlitzer Piano and Organ working in sales. Al’s last place of employment was with Yamaha Music where he was employed for twenty-three years retiring as a District Manager.
Alan will be remembered for sharing his musical ability by participating as the church organist at St. Albert Catholic Church, Land O’ Lakes, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tomahawk and Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff.
He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, a thirty-year member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, a member of the Flotilla #41-11, the Train Collectors Association and the Pioneer Park Train Museum.
Al enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and model railroading.
He will be dearly missed by his wife; Marlene, children; Sherianne (Kevin) Hermes of Elburn, Illinois, Dale (Dorothy) Janetka of Volo, Illinois, four grandchildren; Jamie Jakubowski, Elise Jakubowski, Emerson Janetka and Ava Janetka, brother; Danny (Dianne) Janetka of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, brother-in-law; Larry Hulina of Rhinelander, and a sister-in-law; Sheri (Joseph) Abel of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Al is preceded in death by his parents.
The visitation for Al will take place on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church located at 125 E. King Street from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Fr. Kevin Farrell will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Al may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
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