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Terre Haute - Janet Beutler passed away in Terre Haute, Indiana July 4th, 2019 at the age of 86. Born Janet Wakeman in Union Mills, she was the youngest of 4 brothers and a sister. She graduated Union Mills High School in 1951 and went on to graduate Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in 1955. She married Roger Colter that year and had 3 children from that marriage: Bart, Jeff, and Bob.
She returned to West Lafayette in 1969 with her children and began teaching elementary school and pursued her Master's Degree, which she earned in 1975 from Purdue University. She taught the fourth grade at Cumberland School for 20 years until retirement in 1991.
In West Lafayette she married Robert Beutler in 1978. She is proceeded in death by her husband Robert, her first husband Roger, and her son Jeff. She is survived by her sons Bart and Bob(Linda), her stepchildren Steve (Barb) and Pam (Bruce), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held in Union Mills, Indiana at the Bethel Presbyterian Church followed by burial at the Union Mills Cemetery on Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 AM CT. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) to help fund research for the cure.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Wakeman
July 15, 2021
Aunt Janet was always so happy and kind. I remember when Dad died, the first of the siblings, she had special photos set out in her living room in his honor. It is nice they are together now, even though we miss them.
Deb Oleynik
July 23, 2019
Bart, Bob and all the family,
Your Mom holds a special place in my heart. I am forever grateful to her for treating me with such love after Jeff died. Even though she was grieving the loss of her son she took time to care for me by staying in contact with me. For decades we were pen pals and shared updates on our lives. I loved getting her hand written letters and reading all the news.
Living without Jan on the planet will be sad at times but know that she is always there in your heart and in spirit.
Big hugs to you all.
Love,
Deb Oleynik
July 22, 2019
I remember Jan as a wonderful person and a kind and caring teacher. My son, Eric, had Jan for his 4th grade and enjoyed being in her class. My condolences to Jan's family.
Ruth Borden
Martin & Deb Musser
July 21, 2019
To the Beutler family,
Sending our sympathy at the passing of Jan.
May your cherished memories comfort at this
time. RIP, Jan
John and Bunny Wakeman
July 21, 2019
I have wonderful memories of your mom at family gatherings. Especially the time she narrated a video and interviewed everyone. God bless you and comfort you all in this loss. John and Bunny Wakeman
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