Janet L Wilder

Dunedin - Janet Wilder, a beloved wife, mother and cherished grandmother, peacefully passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving husband and lifelong partner, family and caretakers on January 9, 2024 at the age of 79. A funeral service will be held at noon on January 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dunedin, FL. The service will be livestreamed.

Janet Wilder was born in Cook, MN to George and Alice Skur. She attended Bethel College and the University of Minnesota and earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education. Janet taught elementary school for 20 years at Marquette Elementary in Rockford, IL and 22 years in Florida with 20 of them at Cracker Trail Elementary in Sebring, FL. She received her master's degree from Nova Southeastern while living in Florida.

Janet loved her husband, children, grandchildren, friends and especially loved her many trips to Minnesota to visit her family. She enjoyed being outside in the warm sunshine and stayed extremely fit by walking, running, and mostly by playing tennis and golf with her lifelong partner Harvey. She also got her exercise by shopping, which explains why she was always put together and stylish. Janet's other passion was music, and Janet was known for directing her grade level's holiday programs while singing and playing the piano.

Janet will be greatly missed by her husband, Harvey (Dunedin, FL) and their two children: Christina Rock (husband Ken) and Matthew Wilder (wife Darbie); her four grandchildren Lily Rock (16), Bryce Wilder (11), Chelsea Rock (10), and Beckham Wilder (9). Janet is also survived by her brother Norman Skur (wife Faith). Janet is preceded in death by her parents George and Alice Skur; brother Allen Skur and sister-in-law Ardell Skur.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in support of Alzheimer's research and Hospice care.