Richard E. Janssen

Age 58, passed away at his home on Monday, October 6, 2003 following a six-year illness. Dick was born in Kaukauna on July 22, 1945, son of the late Edward and Viola (Smith) Janssen. In 1963, he graduated from Kaukauna High School, and for many years had been a semi driver for the Appleton Papers Locks Mill. On June 12, 1968, he married the former Karen Lamers in Combined Locks. Dick was a member of the Quarter-Century Club there, and was always proud of his spotless driving record. Dick loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing. He was a charter member of the Kozy Korner Sportsmen’s Club and the Swamp Sucker Valley Cruisers. He spent his free time at the Lazy L cabin on Lily Lake as well as at Captain’s Cove Resort near Gresham. Dick was also an avid Green Bay Packer fan – he never missed a game. He also enjoyed baseball in his younger years, and played softball until he was no longer able. His greatest joy in life came from spending time with his family, especially his only grandson Ezra, who was the apple of his eye.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years: Karen Janssen of Kimberly; a daughter: Tricia (Seth) Jacobson of Appleton and their son Ezra; a son: Travis Janssen of Kimberly; five brothers and sisters: Joanne (Gary) Ganzyk of Menasha; Shirley Janssen of Kaukauna; Linda (Jim “Freddy”) Fredrickson of Kenosha; Gary Janssen of Kaukauna; Carl (Kathy) Janssen of Kaukauna; a brother-in-law: Marvin “Butch” Dietzen of Kimberly; a sister-in-law: Phyllis Janssen of Kimberly. Dick is also survived by Karen’s mother: Theresa Lamers of Combined Locks; by Karen’s sisters: Linda Hatton (Don) Reitzner of Combined Locks and Sally (Jim) Herbst of Oshkosh; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Marcia Dietzen, and infant sister Mary, a brother Jim Janssen, a brother-in-law John Hatton, and his father-in-law Harry Lamers.

The memorial funeral liturgy for Dick will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 E. Kimberly Avenue in Kimberly with Fr. Dennis Bergsbaken officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Thursday from 3:00 PM until the hour of the service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Dick’s name.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the many people who cared for Dick and whose concern is so much appreciated. They include Theda Care Home Health, especially Randy and Vicki, the entire staff at the Appleton Medical Center 4th Floor, and to Dick’s good friend and neighbor Lenny Weyers.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-788-6202