Janet Susan Regier

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my dear wife, Janet Susan Regier (née Fields), of Hutchinson, Kansas on July 27, 2025, at the age of 79. She passed peacefully, with her husband Jerold at her bedside, after a courageous battle with diabetes and multiple strokes. Janet was born on June 19, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert Edward "Bob" Fields and Lucy Louise Fields Charbeneau (née Bryan). In 1964, Janet graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas, Texas. She attended the University of Texas at Austin as an English major. While attending UT, Janet met Gary Rock at Atlantic Richfield Company (Arco). Janet and Gary married in 1967 and had two children, Wendy and Tom. They lived in Dallas, Texas, and, in 1980, relocated to Claremont, California. Janet participated in extensive volunteer work, including many years of service with the Claremont Junior Women's Club, where she passionately served her community through various fundraisers benefiting worthy causes and service projects such as Meals on Wheels and Special Olympics. She held several leadership roles including president. She also mentored young women by leading the Juniorettes. She launched a catering company with her friend, Ann Stagnaro. Janet subsequently worked for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (now known as CAL FIRE) as a writer and the California Office of Tourism as a tour director. Janet and Gary later divorced, and in 1996, Janet became the Main Street Director in Temecula, California, a position she held until 1998 at which time she became a partner with Jerold Wayne "Jerry" Regier in Cutting Edge Marketing, a full-service marketing firm located in Temecula, California. The two partners quickly formed a special bond and found something lasting which led to their 24-year marriage. Janet, as the creative writer in the firm, was instrumental in the firm receiving multiple ADDY's, a national advertising/marketing award for successful client campaigns. In 2008, Janet and her husband relocated to Hutchinson, Kansas (Jerry's hometown) where they created and managed until 2014, "The Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run and Classic Car Show." Now, 17 years later, the car show is still a downtown success. Janet found immense joy in spending time with her kitty, Sir Delgado, and dog, Lacy, and pursuing her passion to feed every bird in town. Her love for all of God's creatures brought so much happiness for Janet. She was also a wonderful cook and loved to entertain friends and family. Janet will be remembered by her husband, Jerold "Jerry" Regier; children, Wendy (Steve) Benjamin, Thomas Rock; stepchildren, Kimberly Lilleholm, Natalie (Kevin) Bright, Justin (Heather) Regier; grandchildren, Alyssa (AJ) Yoxsimer, Cassandra (Ryan) Geraghty; eleven step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Riley Geraghty, Claire Yoxsimer; sibling, Nancy Nelson; and numerous other family members and friends. Janet is preceded in death by her father and mother, Bob Fields and Louise Charbeneau, as well as her stepdaughter Kimberly Lilleholm's husband, Dale Lilleholm. Private family services will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter, in care of Elliot Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St. Hutchinson, KS 67501.