Janet M. Teachout

1933 - 2012

Janet M. Teachout, 78, of Waupun, died Friday evening, March 9, 2012, at the Christian Homestead in Waupun.

Janet was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Fond du Lac ,the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude Tesloff Schaub.

On Nov. 19, 1955, she married Thomas A. Teachout, in Fond du Lac. Following their marriage the couple resided in Waupun most of their married lives.

Janet was a receptionist for Drs. Ed and Cora Arellano at Elm Avenue Clinic in Waupun for several years.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waupun and its Altar Society.

Janet was a den mother for Cub Scouts, loved gardening, canning, baking, and making Barbie Doll clothes. Having raised four sons, she enjoyed trout fishing and hunting with her husband and sons. Her motto was "if you can't beat them, join them."

Janet is survived by four sons and their spouses, Thomas M. (Deborah) Teachout of Waupun, Timothy J. (Kathleen) Teachout of Waupun, John P. (Beverly) Teachout of Ripon, James D. (Judy) Teachout of Waupun; eight grandchildren, Lisa Teachout, Derek (Jackie) Teachout, Jeremy (Melissa) Teachout, Corey Teachout, Matthew Teachout, Nathan Teachout, Nicholas (Stacy) Teachout and Hilary Teachout; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Sieloff and Kathleen Schaub; and a brother-in-law, John Stateson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Teachout; her parents, Herbert and Gertrude Schaub; two brothers, Jack Schaub and her twin brother, James Schaub; two sisters-in-law, Susie Stateson and Beverly Schaub; and a brother-in-law, John Sieloff.

SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial for Janet Teachout will be held Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 11 a.m., at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waupun, with the Rev. John Schmitz officiating.

VISITATION: Friends and relatives of Janet Teachout may call on the family on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun; and on Thursday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

The Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Please visit our website at www.werner harmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.