Jane Louise Rietmann

CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP – Jane Louise Rietmann, age 76, of Caledonia Township, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness with several health issues and multiple myeloma.

She was born on May 17, 1949, in Cuba City, Wisconsin to Lester and Mildred (Pitzen) Reuter. Jane was the sixteenth of seventeen children. She attended Potosi High School in Potosi, Wisconsin, graduating in 1967. Jane was a member of Durward’s Glen and St. Mary’s parishes in Merrimac Wisconsin.

She loved living in the Caledonia hills and playing horseshoes with her dearest neighbors and friends. Jane worked at the Farm Service Agency in Baraboo, Wisconsin for over twenty-eight years. Jane was a meticulous and dedicated worker. She always enjoyed interacting with the local farmers. On March 1, 1969, Jane was united in marriage to Randall Rietmann at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Platteville, Wisconsin. They shared 57 wonderful years together and raised four children. Jane was a loving wife and mother who faced her final months with remarkable strength and courage. She was the ultimate survivor. Jane cherished her time with her family and friends. She especially loved all her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards and was often the family Euchre Tournament champion. Jane was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. She was even one of ten finalists for the Green Bay Packers Fan Hall of Fame during the 2020-2021 Packers season. Jane said “It was an honor to be nominated by my son Tim. The Packers are and always will be my team.” Always, remember Jane’s rule “Never talk negatively about her beloved Green Bay Packers.” Otherwise, you might be watching the game in the other room or kicked out of the house. Many family memories were shared around the kitchen table eating chili and rooting on the Packers. Jane was always a gracious host. She loved the holidays and many family traditions revolved around them such as carving pumpkins and Easter egg hunts. Jane was a practical joker. She would always think up some elaborate prank for April Fool’s Day. Jane was up for anything. She enjoyed taking the grandkids on adventures and to the fair every year.

Jane is survived by her husband, Randall Rietmann and four children Jodie (John) Schweitzer, Todd (Kara) Rietmann, Jackie Rietmann, and Timothy (Kate) Rietmann. Her five grandchildren Mackenzie (Zach Moen) Rietmann, Nathan Schweitzer, Trinity (Calvin Mavin) Rietmann, Alexander Rietmann and Justin Rietmann; two great grandchildren Milo Lessai Mavin and Rue Jane Mavin; brothers and sisters Mercille Floerke, Clifford (Pat) Reuter, Lawrence Reuter, Jarda Timmerman, Rita Noble, Karen Dailey, Greg (Cyndi) Reuter, Marjorie (Tom) Sutton; brothers and sisters-in law Zita Reuter, Landa Reuter, Kay Maass, JoAnn (John) McLean, Judy Nichols, Thomas Rietmann, Robert (Andrea) Rietmann, Larry (Shelley) Rietmann, Rick (April) Rietmann, Jill (Philip) Koch, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jane was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers Myron (Pat) Reuter, Leonard Reuter, Vincent Reuter, Norbert (Mary) Reuter, Richard Reuter, Jerome Reuter, and Douglas Reuter; one sister Ida Mae (Clarence) Fure; brothers and sisters in law Ernie Floerke, Ambrose Timmerman, Washy Dailey, Rita (Bill) Zamzow, Leon Maass and Ed Nichols.

Burial will be private. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Caledonia Town Hall, N5479 Beich Road, Portage, WI, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please wear your green and gold Packer’s attire in memory of Jane.

The family would like to thank Father Pedro Escribano, oncologist Dr. Lepeak, Dr. Haroldson, CNA Tiki Adler and all the other doctors and nurses who took care of Jane over the years.

Jane, we know you would say “It’s hard to be humble.” But God took one of the great ones. We know you will be smiling down on all of us and always cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Remember those we have loved continue to live on through us.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home, in Portage, is assisting the family.