Ron Janasek Obituary
Ron was born July 18, 1939 at the family farm south of Munden, Kansas to Earl and Lucile Janasek. He attended school at Munden, Ks. Graduating in 1957 as valedictorian. He was active in 4-H, basketball and band. After graduating high school he attended Kansas State University, majoring in Feed Tech. He was a member of Meats, Jr. and Sr. Livestock Judging Teams, and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Ron and Jan were married in 1961. They moved to Forest Grove, Oregon to pursue his career at Pacific University College of Optometry where he graduated top of his class in 1965. Moving to Manhattan, Kansas, he joined the private practice of Dr. W.H. Morris, where he practiced for 42 years.
Ron was active in Jaycees, Optimists, Rotary and served on many civic and First United Methodist Church boards. He helped to establish the Good Shepherd Hospice House, was active with Boy Scouts, coaching baseball, Kansas Optometric Association, Heart of America Contact Lens Society where he served as President. He enjoyed trotline fishing, gardening, snow skiing, bridge, and taking ship cruises with friends and family.
Ron was preceded in death by his loving parents, Earl and Lucile Janasek.
He is survived by his wife Jan Janasek; his two sons Dr. Jeff Janasek (Cindy) of Wichita, KS, and Dr. Mitch Janasek (Ashlee) of Windsor, CO; grandchildren: Matthew Janasek (Katie) of Olathe, KS, David Janasek (Susan) of Manhattan, KS, Elliot Janasek of Windsor, CO, and Finley Janasek of Windsor, CO; great-grandchildren: Andrew, Elsie, Isaac, Elijah, Luke, Thomas Janasek; his sister Marjorie Frauenfelder, Kansas City, MO, and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m. Friday November 21, 2025 at Belleville Cemetery in Belleville, Kansas, with Pastor Nancy Tuma officiating.
The family will greet friends during a visitation at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan from 6-7:30pm Friday November 21.
A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday November 22 at 10:30am First United Methodist Church in Manhattan with Courtney Fellers officiating.
Ron will be remembered for his kindness, unwavering integrity, and love for his family. His laughter and wisdom were gifts to everyone who knew him.
Memorials in memory of Ron are suggested to the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Good Samaritan Fund at Meadowlark Hills, or the First United Methodist Church.
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Helen Rees Crandall
December 7, 2025
Jan and family. I just now learned of Ron's passing. I am so sorry. I will always remember all the times we were together stemming from the dear friendship of my mother, Letha Goheen Rees, and Lucille. Ron had a remarkable life and was a blessing to all of you and many others. Please accept my condolences. Helen Rees Crandall, Topeka, KS.
Jeff Houck
November 18, 2025
Mitch, I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was always very nice when I spoke with him at the house. My condolences to your family. Jeff Houck
Linda Weis Olson
November 15, 2025
The Weis-Olson family offer our most sincere and loving condolences to the family of Ron Janasek. It was the Weis family privilege to be a close neighbor of the Janasek family for 20+ years. There could be no better neighbors. As we were doing a complete remodeling of the historic house we had just purchased, the Janasek's welcomed me to rest in their lovely home to calm my nerves from the construction noise, as Baby Stephanie was due that day--and arrived that day. Ron's mother loved music and supported her grandchildren with Music Enrichment School lessons when I was teaching in my basement on Payne Drive. I grew very fond of her, as I was of Ron's sister and family. Ron's sons are a tribute to his well-composed and friendly nature. Ron Janasek will be greatly missed, and our family are better for having known him, and his loving family.
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