Racine- Janet “Jan” Goetz, 84, passed away at the Becker-Shoop Center on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007. Jan was born in Racine on October 12, 1922 to the late John and Adele (nee: Gunderman) Warling. On August 8, 1942 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Theodore J. Goetz, who preceded her in death on July 22, 1994. Jan was a lifelong resident of Racine, however, did live in Denver, CO from 1942-1946 when Ted was stationed with the military. Jan had been employed as an office clerk at Rudy Automotive and as a cook at Becker-Shoop Center, from where she retired. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Jan also was active with Friends of Seniors and was a tireless volunteer at the Lutheran Thrift Shop for over 10 years. Her hobbies included sewing, reading and working at the thrift shop. She will be fondly remembered by the many hearts she touched in her lifetime. Surviving are her daughters, Jan (Dennis) Spranger, Joan Paolocci and Cathy Starks; 5 grandchildren, Tricia, Jon, Amy, Preston and Larry; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Klepel, Adeline Freiburger, Elaine (William) Kammerait and Dorothy (Don) Hillerud; sisters-in-law, Vivian Rognsvoog and Vera Rude; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Jan was preceded in death by her sister, Emily Graff; son-in-law, Lance Paolocci; and by her dear friend, Helene Weisensel. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home, 4600 County Line Rd., on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Karl Luchterhand officiating. A reception will follow at Buona Vita Restaurant. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 10 am – 12 noon. Private interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. In memory of Jan, memorials to Asera Care Hospice has been suggested. A special note of thanks to the Becker-Shoop Center for their compassionate end-of-life care that was so warmly extended to Jan. God Bless all of you!
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