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Roger Janke Obituary
Reedsville - Roger Earl Janke, age 69, of Reedsville, passed away at home on Monday, June 28, 2021 doing what he loved and working outside.
Roger was born on June 5, 1952 in Green Bay, son of the late Earl and Deloris (Schroeder) Janke. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1970. On September 7, 1974 he married Jennifer Herzog at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Roger was employed over the years at the Ariens Company in Brillion, The Equity in Reedsville, and the Town of Maple Grove Recycling Center. He spent many years as a member of the Reedsville Sportsmen's Club. Roger was an avid deer hunter his entire life. He was also a lifelong Packer fan. In his free time, he enjoyed building, carpentry, and tending to his rabbits and chickens. His favorite mode of transportation was his golf cart. He enjoyed talking and joking with his friends old and new where ever he went.
Roger is survived by his wife, Jennifer "Jenny" of Reedsville; their children and spouses: Lisa (Chris) Shroat of Kaukauna and Ryan (Tabitha) Janke, Brillion; grandchildren: Gunner Shroat and Lincoln and Ellauise Janke; brother and sister-in-law: Gary and Lucy Janke of Brillion; sister and brother-in-law: Barb (Jeff) Herzog of Reedsville; and other in-laws: Judy and Mel Mangin of Cato; his uncle, Ron Schroeder, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Deloris, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Myron and Vivian Herzog; and other relatives.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home, 215 S. Main St. in Brillion. Officiating will be the Rev. Darin Aden. A luncheon will follow the service. Private family burial will be in St. John St. James Lutheran Cemetery on Highway W.
Friends may call at the funeral home in Brillion from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Online condolences may be made.
The family would like to thank the Reedsville First Responders and the Valders Ambulance for their kindness and assistance.
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Jane Schneider
June 30, 2021
Jenny - sending our sympathies to you and your family! Jane and Tom Schneider
Peggy Madson
June 30, 2021
Dear Jenny and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gene & Mary Savage
June 30, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Fischer Kerznar
June 30, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, we just saw each other last week. My deepest sympathy.
Fred Edinger
June 30, 2021
Fred & Jean Edinger offer condolences for your lost.
Reyne O´Connell Schepper
June 29, 2021
Sending my condolences to you and your family.
Julie Yirkovsky
June 29, 2021
I’m so sad to hear this! I used to work with Roger at Ariens. He was definitely one of a kind and always made me laugh! Sending prayers and my condolences to the family!
Dennis & Lynda Dvorachek
June 29, 2021
Dear Jenny, Lisa & Ryan, we extend our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
May memories console you & the love God bring you peace.
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