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John Janz Obituary
John B. Janz, 73, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Bellin Hospital of pnuemonia. He was born in Brookside, Oconto County on July 20, 1940 a son of the late John T. Janz and Angeline (Schmitz) Janz. John grew up on the family farm in West De Pere. On November 3, 1973 John married the former Mary Clare Wanek.
John worked at St. Norbert College in the Maintenance department for 40 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3955. John was a devoted catholic, member of St. Norbert College Parish at Old St. Joseph Church, and had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He would recite the rosary every morning.
His early days were filled with fixing bikes, vacuum cleaners, and making cribbage boards. John loved playing sheepshead, WII bowling, and was a Packer, Brewers, and Timber Rattlers fan.
John is survived by his wife Mary; mother Angeline Janz; siblings: Caroline Janz, Mary (Mike) Stepanski, Bart (Sandy) Janz, Carl Janz, and Debbie (Dave) Robbins , brother-in-law Harland Herrmann; sisters-in-law Elaine (Marvin) Bucholz and Lucile (Donald) Kresbsbach; his God niece Holly Robbins and his many beautiful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father John; sisters Angeline Herrmann and La Verne Janz; niece Brenda Niemojuski; nephew Jeremy Janz, and his in-laws William and Mayme Wanek.
Family and friends may visit from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. Knights of Columbus service at 6:45 p.m. and a parish prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014 at St. Norbert College Parish at Old St. Joseph Church, 100 Grant St, De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. John Tourangeau, O. Praem. officiating. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Janz family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice for the excellent Care.
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Nancy Urban
May 12, 2014
John was a very nice man and I had the pleasure of playing cards with him and I use to mix the cards for him. He was always in good spirits and he was always fun to be with at cards. I will miss him and my heart go's out to his wife Mary.
May 12, 2014
Mary and Family,
I am so sorry for these hard and difficult times you are going through. John was one of a kind and I will always remember his smile when beating the girls at Wii....! RIP John... I will miss you ~
Lori Tonn
Bob Hackett
May 12, 2014
Mary, On behalf of all of the Brothers of Kappa Chi I want you to know how much we all loved John. He was a prince of a man who touched each and everyone of us. Our prayers are with you, God Bless you and your family. Bob Hackett
May 11, 2014
Mary, sorry we cannot make the wake service or the funeral as we are at our grand daughter's graduation in Virginia. Our deepest sympathy on John's passing.
John & Carol Mueller
John E Murphy
May 10, 2014
John was a good man, I had the pleasure of playing cards with him at old no#7 until he won all my money. He will be missed.
Paul Berken
May 10, 2014
Mary and family,
John was such a big part of our life growing up on Grant St.many years ago. His bike shop was located in our back yard across the alley. I will be forever grateful to John for giving me my first bike! He did the same for my other brothers and sisters. John was so generous and kindhearted, a loving man with many talents. May God watch over you in your time of sorrow. Peace and Love, Paul & Kris Berken and the entire Berken clan
May 10, 2014
Mary Clare, we are so very sorry to hear about John. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Peter and Earlene (Wochos) Ronk
Joel Smits
May 10, 2014
My deepest sympathies on John's passing.
Jim & Mary anderBloomen
May 9, 2014
Mary and Family,
You have our deepest sympathies on the loss of John. He was a true friend and neighbor. He will be truly missed by all he touched.
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