Name: Visitation for Janice L. Rengert
Start: 2020-10-25T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-10-25T21:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Janice L. Rengert

NEWARK - A funeral service celebrating the life of Janice L. Rengert, 80, of Newark, will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 67 N. 5th Street, Newark, with Pastor William J. Rauch officiating. A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, at 3:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church (Windfall Cemetery), 5070 Newmans-Cardington Rd. E, Cardington, Ohio.

Visitation will be held at the St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church on Sunday, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, masks must be worn inside the church and please practice social distancing.

Jan was born in Marion, Ohio on February 5, 1940 to the late Victor S. and Cleo R. (Howard) Shaw. She passed this life to her eternal life with God at her residence on October 22, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.

Loving piano and music, she started teaching piano from home and eventually taught at the Marion Music Academy. At one time, she taught over 60 students per week at the studio and her home. Wanting to become a better teacher, she attended The Ohio State University and received her bachelor's degree in Music History and Theory. She had a total of 18 years of piano study at The Ohio State University and Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware. Jan was an accomplished pianist, and she taught 223 different students in the Newark area. In addition to her music abilities, Jan enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening and became a Certified Master Gardner in Licking County.

Surviving is her loving husband of 60 years, James "Jim" W. Rengert, whom she married May 1, 1960; sons, Dr. Michael James (Ann) Rengert and Dennis John (Debbi) Rengert; daughter, Cynthia Lynne (Joe) Kacsandi; seven granddaughters, Rachel (Allen) Crager, Emma (Garrett Franke) Rengert, Grace Rengert, Katherine Kacsandi, Zsofia Kacsandi, Ella Kacsandi and Mary Kacsandi; two grandsons, Seth Hursey and Derrick Hursey; two great grandsons, Augustus Crager and Draven Hursey.

In lieu of flowers, friends may donate to the St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church Music Fund, Wesley Hospice of New Albany, Ohio or the Licking County Master Gardeners, Newark.

Visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about Jan or to sign an online guest book.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Jan and her family.

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Published by Marion Star & Advocate from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Janice Rengert

Sponsored by Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service - Newark.

12 Entries

Chris Powers

October 30, 2020

Jim,
I am deeply saddened to read of Jan's passing. I didn't know her that well, but her sweet nature and kindness always came through with any interaction I had with her through Master Gardeners.
I will name the beauty berry that you gave me in her honor.
My prayers and condolences for you and your family.

Marvin and Sandra Guider

October 26, 2020

I have known Jan since childhood. We were classmates and attended the same church as we grew up in a small town. Jan was a very positive person and a friend to all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jim and their children and grandchildren. Hold your wonderful memories close to your heart and take comfort knowing that you will meet again one day!

Kirk & Nancy Milleman

October 26, 2020

Our sympathies go out to Jim and the family. We met Jan and Jim when the Licking county Water Garden Club began. We have many great memories of Jan and all of them include her smiling face and warm demeanor. I'm sure the family has many special memories of Jan to keep them smiling, too.

Bernice Tamkin

October 26, 2020

I have known Jan for fewer than 10 years; however, she became a good friend. We had two common interests, both being piano teachers and also enjoying quilting. But in addition to that, she was a good friend, always kind and encouraging. I will miss her.

Mary Ann Heitzman

October 26, 2020

We were neighbors & had many fun times together, so kind & nice always,
Prayers to Jim & family.

Your german daughter

October 25, 2020

Jan was a special woman: always kind, smart, open-hearted and lovely. I’m thankful that I had the chance to meet her and I’m thankful that she was my friend. She’ll always has a special place in my heart ❤
My deepest condolences to Jim and family

Linda S. Row

October 24, 2020

She was truly a lovely person with a beautiful soul. Prayers to Jim and the family she left behind.

Tom and Jeanne McPeek Burkhart

October 24, 2020

Heaven gained a beautiful angel. I have a fond memory of playing for the wedding of Janice and Jim. Our deepest sympathy to her family

Larry Wood

October 24, 2020

I knew Jan from childhood. A good, kind and accomplished person through and through. Condolences to Jim and their family.

Sheila Geiling

October 23, 2020

Jan was such a sweet person. She always thought of others and helpful in all she did. I will remember her fondly and treasure our friendship. All my sympathies to Jim and the family.

Marlene Belt Rengert

October 23, 2020

I have just lost a beautiful friend. Jan and I grew up together. We spent many happy hours over those years, having slumber parties, going to church and other things that friends do. Jan is also family, when she married Jim, we both became Rengert. Jan will be missed.