Janelle F. Wagner, 85, a resident at Waterford of Plymouth, formerly of Kiel, died on Wednesday morning, July 17.  She was the former Janelle Maurer, born on April 5, 1939, daughter of the late Albert and Aroma (Henning) Maurer.  Janelle was a 1957 graduate of Kiel High School.  On September 15, 1961 she was united in marriage to Albin "Jr." Wagner in Illinois.  Jr. and Janelle enjoyed 45 years together before he preceded her in death on November 7, 2006.

Janelle worked for 18 years at AA Laun. She was known for her sassiness and great sense of humor. Janelle was best known for her many years of babysitting children in Kiel. She was a great cook, she loved playing poker and taking trips to Las Vegas and the local casinos.  She was a fan of Elvis and enjoyed watching the Brewers.  In her later years she enjoyed playing Uno and bowling on the Wii.  She was a member of St. Peter UCC, Kiel.

Survivors include her three children; Joan (John) Callahan, Linda (Steve) Arant, Mark (Tara) Wagner. her grandchildren; Brady (Danielle) Callahan, Dylan Callahan, Lauren (Carlton) Jones, Lesley Arant (Fiance Justin Lizalek), Tia, Alex and Brett Wagner. She is further survived by 2 great grandchildren; Graham Jones and Vivian Callahan, sister-in-law; Jeanine Birschbach along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jr., son; Steven Scott Wagner, brother; Lester Maurer, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Delores (Vernon) Wriedt, Arlene (Clarence) Ninmer, Luella (Truman) Rabe, Lucille (Jerome) Birschbach, Lillian (Bruno) Kraus, Bernetta (Jerry) Birschbach, Elmer Wagner.

Funeral services for Janelle will be held on Monday July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm at St. Peter UCC (424 Fremont St. Kiel) with Rev. Nicole Herda officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 3:00pm until the time of services at 5:00pm. Burial in the Kiel Belitz Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name.

Janelle's family would like to thank the staff at Waterford for making their mom's last years so happy.  She looked forward to the daily activities and keeping busy.  You made her love life again.