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Janice Breitenbach Obituary
Janice was born May 4, 1937 in Franklin, WI to Edwin and Evelyn (Dale) Roseland. She was a graduate of Black River Falls High School, Class of 1955 and furthered her education at UW-LaCrosse and at UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Elementary Education.
On June 25, 1960 Janice and Richard A. Breitenbach were united in marriage in Black River Falls. For fourteen years Janice taught elementary education. She then was employed in retail sales at the Boston Store in Brookfield, WI, retiring in July in 2001.
She was a member of the Lake Arrowhead Ladies Nine Hole Golf League, the Red Hat Society and the Murray Hills Singers in Florida.
Janice had a passion for people and the outdoors. She was active in golf, bowling, walking and biking. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening and traveling.
In addition to her husband, Richard, Janice is survived by a daughter, Melanie A. (Philip) Jacob of Southfield, MI; two sons, Paul R. (Sara) Breitenbach, of Kohler, WI and Leigh R. (Tina) Breitenbach of Minneapolis, MN; six grandchildren, H. Riley, Gabrielle, Jadyn, Grace, C. Reece, and Saranya; two sisters, Lois (Thom) Wroblewski of Cleveland, TN and Sally (John) Holman of Black River Falls, WI a sister-in-law Kay Heckendorf of Mosinee, WI; a brothers-in-law Jerry Keel of Sun City, AZ and Wayne Overlein of Mukwonago, WI; and other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by a brother, Gordon Roseland and two sisters, Alice Keel and Ellen Overlein.
Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 1:30 PM at First United Lutheran Church, 2401 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan, WI. Pastor Gail S. Hermodson and Deaconess Deb Ganser will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held from 11:30 AM until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in her name for the Marshfield Cancer Foundation c/o Terri Herr-Wilzek 1000 N. Oak, Marshfield, WI, 54449.
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Sally Moczynski
December 5, 2005
Breitenbach Family,
I was so shocked and so sorry to hear about you're loss. I know this must be a difficult time for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sally
Randy Ottmann
November 15, 2005
To the entire Breitenbach family I would like to send my deepest condolences. Paul, I remember many good times over at your house and how your mom would always make me feel so welcomed.
Dirk & Heather Mlachnik
November 14, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
The Mlachnik Family
Marlyn Colegrove
November 14, 2005
My sympathy goes out to the entire Breitenbach family! I had the pleasure of working with Jan in "Knits & Blouses" at Brookfield Boston Store for about 3 years (I worked p/t). I so enjoyed hearing about her family, her bowling scores and her fun-filled life.
I feel blessed to have known Jan!
Marlyn Colegrove
Grace Tilidetzke
November 14, 2005
Dick, I am so sorry to hear about Janice's passing. she was one classy lady, and always doing nice little things for me. I will remember her with fondness and the times I stopped by to pick up produce and more on National Ave in New Berlin, +May She Rest In Peace+
Leigh Breitenbach
November 14, 2005
Mom, I will miss you very much and will love you each day that you are gone.
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