Jane D. “Janie” Nelson
August 30, 1927 -
January 21, 2016
Jane D. “Janie” Nelson, 88 of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Brookside Care Center.
Born in Milwaukee on August 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Linda (Dahlke) Scheunemann. She grew up in Bay View and attended St. Lucas Elementary and was a graduate of Bay View High School.
On May 1, 1948, Jane married the love of her life, Julian “Jay” Nelson at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church. They moved to Kenosha and joined the Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Parrish.
For 23 years, she was employed with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Library/Learning Center.
Janie, along with her husband, Jay performed music for the realm of ordinary people, dignitaries and celebrities. She had a fondness of libraries and she served as the president of the Kenosha Area Library Association and was active in the Friends of the Kenosha Public Library. She also was a member of the Danish Sisterhood Lodge #20 in Kenosha, past treasurer of the P.L.A.V. James Smelcer Ladies Chapter #34 and served as past chaplain of the VFW Junker-Ball Post #1865 Ladies Auxiliary.
Jane is survived by her wonderful son, Terry (Barb Dumesic) Nelson of Kenosha; her lovely granddaughters, Sarah (Stephan) Malott of Boiling Springs, SC and Jennifer (Jimmie) Anderson of Kenosha; her beautiful great granddaughters, Rhylee, Reagan and Brooklyn and the twins, Jaelyn and Jianna; her dear sister, Jean May Pahlow of Rochester, MI; and many relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Julian “Jay” Nelson and her brother, Robert Scheunemann.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brookside Care Center for the special care they provided to Jane.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5038 19th Avenue. Private interment will take place in Arlington Park Cemetery, Milwaukee.
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The Casey familyOur deepest condolences go out to the whole family. Grandma Janie was a hoot and we always enjoyed the rides in the back of the truck or whatever we where all in while her and grandpa would be singing and playing there accordion???? Memories always loved the camping trips to Plymouth Rock !! Again we are all so very sorry for your loss. But grandma is in a better place now watching over us all along side the man she loves once again. Much love to you all.
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Mike SerpeJanie was a lively and vivacious lady who spread a lot of cheer wherever she was. We always enjoyed sharing the table with her at the many Mangia Wine Bar events she attended and will raise a toast to her at the next one. She will be missed. We extend our very deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends. Mike Serpe and Debra Hertzberg
