Janet Longmire Wiedemann

WIEDEMANN Janet Longmire Wiedemann passed away on May 4, 2012. She was married to Dr. Alfred George Wiedemann, Jr., who preceeded her in death earlier this year. She is survived by her brother, Robert Longmire, her children Alfred George Wiedemann (Carol), Valerie Wiedemann Goyeneche (Rafe), Michael Alan Wiedemann (Beth), Lawrence Rocquet Wiedemann (Patrick), Katherine Wiedemann Hebert (Louis). She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren. A memorial mass was held at St. Angela Merici Church on May 11, 2012. Jane was a lifelong native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1947 Where she was very involved in theater. Following business school, she worked at the Times-Picayune where she was also a fashion model for many of their advertisements. Jane married the love of her life, Al Wiedemann. they were married for 57 years. She supported him as he finished his medical degree and moved the family to the American Indian Reservation at Fort Defiance, Arizona while Al fullfilled a service residency. Upon the familys return to New Orleans, Jane continued to raise her five children. She also worked at East Jefferson Hospital for several years. Jane loved her needlework, a home cooked meal, and a good laugh. More than anything, she loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, and homemaker.