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Harry J. Janisch

PORTAGE  -- Harry J. Janisch, age 82, of Portage, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage.

Harry was born on August 26, 1927 in Arlington, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Amy (Everson) Janisch.  He was married on October 7, 1950 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage to Ida Mae (Tyke) Abegglen.  She preceded him in death on January 10, 1997.  For years, Harry sold corn and other produce in Portage.  He enjoyed woodworking and crafts, and was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame.  Harry was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage.

He is survived by his children, Sandra (Thomas) Watson, Portage, Dennis Janisch, Madison, Donald (Connie) Janisch, Stoughton, Kristine Janisch, Portage, and Sally (Roger) Miller, Baraboo;  ten grandchildren;  six great-grandchildren and one on the way;  two sisters, Joan Budde, Neenah, and Linda Erickson, Colorado;  his son-in-law, Joe Young, Pardeeville;  other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ida, his daughter, Karen Young, two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Portage, with the Rev. Alan Boeck officiating.  Burial will follow in Pacific Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, and on Monday at the church from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

 

 

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