Jansen, Janette

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• Obituary: 2 Mar 2013; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Janette M. Pirner, loving wife and mother, died peacefully in her Appleton home on Wednesday, February 28, 2013. Janette was born on July 29, 1927 in Appleton. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Gertrude (Techlin) Jansen of Appleton. In 1947, she was united in marriage to Edward Pirner in Appleton. The couple enjoyed 61 years together until his death in 2008. Janette had a career in teaching which she maintained throughout her life. After moving to Aurora, Colorado in 1957, then Seattle, Washington in 1961, and finally Stamford, Connecticut in 1964, Janette and Edward eventually moved back to Appleton in 1965. Janette was also a water color artist and found joy in her creative efforts with local art instructors and fellow artists. In their earlier years, she and Edward spent many happy times traveling together.
The Christian faith was very much a part of Janette's life and activity. She was a choir member, committee member and an active member of Lutheran Churches throughout her life, even with every new home around the nation she and Edward created. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Appleton.
Janette is survived by three sons and their families: Gary (Sherry) Pirner, Mark (Barbara) Pirner, and Ronald Pirner; 6 grandchildren: Brian Pirner, Kristin (Jason) Byerly, Petra (Kevin) Aubrey, Greta (Murray) Froelich, Nicholas Pirner, and Elizabeth Pirner; 6 great grandchildren;
A funeral service for Janette will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, March 5 at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit at the funeral chapel on Tuesday from 10 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from March 2 to March 3, 2013

Janette married Pirner, Edward Abt 1947. Edward was born 21 Aug 1926; died 7 Jan 2008. [Group Sheet]