Elizabeth (Betty) Jahns, 94 Passed on January 19th at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill. Oldest daughter of Erwin and Esther Kniess. Longtime resident of Gleason. She met her husband Ed Jahns roller skating. They were married April 17th, 1948. They were married 57 years. Betty worked at Fromm Fur Farm, Weinbrenner Shoes, and Dave’s Country Market. After retirement they sold produce at area farmers markets and flea markets. Betty was known for her sewing crafts and embroidery of dish towels.
Betty had three girls (Donna (Phillip) Fecteau of Washington, Pat (Dale) Brown of Gleason, Chris (Kevin) LaBlanc of Washington). Grandchildren (James (Chery) Fecteau, Jamie Grund of Merrill, Jennifer Brown (Chris Harder) of Gleason, Stephanie Brown (Rodney Olhman) of Merrill. Great Grandchildren Christian Lee (Jaydin Eternicka) of Gleason, Kallie and Tanner Lee of Gleason, Julian and Devin Fecteau of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Ed (Buddy) and her parents Erwin & Esther Kniess, Sister LaBelle Klug, Granddaughter Michelle Brown, In-laws Alvin & Arlette Gruetzmacher. She was member of the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church of Gleason.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gleason Lions Park on Bradley Street. The family would like to say a big THANK YOU to Pine Crest Rehab Unit and any others involved in her care. Thanks to Dr. Shackford you were all wonderful! Thank you too Paster Greg Laska. Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online Condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS