of Lincoln
Died Sunday June 1, 2014
at Nye Legacy Health and Rehab in Fremont
Jan was born December 8, 1940 in rural Hooper to Raymond and Irene 'Pedersen' Francis. She was raised on the farm north of Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1958. After high school Jan went to Dana College in Blair and graduated in 1964. Jan moved to Aurora, Colorado where she taught school for 30 years. She moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 2000. Jan spent her time volunteering. She read text books that were recorded for people who were unable to read at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She then continued to read books that were recorded for the Christian Reading Services. Jan also volunteered as an usher at the Lied Performing Arts Center. Jan loved sports and while teaching in Colorado she also was the official score keeper for the high school softball and boys basketball teams. Jan was very active at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora and after moving to Lincoln she became very involved at United Lutheran Church.
Survivors:
Siblings Brenda (Sieg) Krueger of Fremont
Gloria (Gordon) Breithaupt of Fremont
Wayne (Sharon) Francis of Fremont
Carol (Russ) Munch of Bay City, Texas
Nieces and Nephews David (VanNessa) Krueger
Karl Krueger
Kristy (Steven) Broers
Darcy (Nate) Metschke
Jeremy (Jill) Francis
Tim (Amber) Francis
Katie (Oscar) Duran
Chris Munch
Jessy Munch
12 great nieces and nephews
Jan was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Diana.
The funeral will be 10am Wednesday at Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church northwest of Fremont. The Rev. Dr. Neal Anthony will officiate. Visitation on Tuesday will be 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to Camp Carol Joy Holling or the ELCA Mission to Tanzania.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences(13)
Marcy Tintera
Lincoln, NE Thursday, June 5, 2014 I remember Jan from ushering at the Lied. Although I didn't know her name, I remember her face and lovely smile. Our usher group was better for having her a member.Anne Melang-Thoren
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2014 I had the honor of working with Jan over the last 6 yrs. at United Lutheran, as Director of Music. She was kind, thoughtful, and shared her enthusiasm for music with our choir & congregation. I will probably always see the "far right" chapel chair in the alto section; as hers. It was my great honor, privilege, & pleasure to play piano & accompany for her, in her final days. To her lovely & loving family; please remember that God is with you now & always.Debra Hansen
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2014 I was fortunate enough to get to know Jan as we were fellow members of the choir at United Lutheran Church. We also participated together in Bible Studies. Jan always had a smile. Always so friendly and genuine. I also had the privilege of singing with her in a trio (filling in for their regular third partner) along with my Mom, Carol Hansen which entertained at nursing homes. I will always remember Jan's laugh and our choir will be missing an integral part from here onward. But, I am comforted knowing that Jan has joined the Heavenly choir!Kim Memming
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Jan and I both were Curves members. I really enjoyed working out with Jan when we happened to be there at the same time. She had such a wonderful personality and was such a kind hearted, good person. My prayers to your family.Darren Sampson
Normal, IL Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Jan was my mom's college roomate but, to me, she was family and will always be part of my happy childhood memories.Terry Weaver
Seymour, CT Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Always a smile. Always helpful. I will always remember Jan helping me, a complete unknown, during my first photo shoot at United Lutheran. She simple took charge. I will miss her.Patricia Ward
Oro Valley, AZ Tuesday, June 3, 2014 I have many fond memories of the days in Aurora, CO where we worked and lived together. Sponsoring St. Mark's Luther League was one of her great joys. I'll always remember her sitting at the scoring table at high school games. God Bless you.Chuck Godwin
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, June 3, 2014 The good Lord has taken another happy and positive person. She always had a smile and good word for others. I enjoyed working with her at the Leid and looked forward to having her part of my aisle manager team.Deanna Shaner
Waverly, NE Tuesday, June 3, 2014 I was fortunate to have been involved with Jan in a bible study. She was so kind, loving, smart and creative. What a joy to have known her and studied the scriptures with her.Bonnie Wies
Petersburg, NE Tuesday, June 3, 2014 Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. Jan was a special person to your family.Joan (Boll) Dyke
Greeley, CO Monday, June 2, 2014 I am so sad to learn about Jan. What a wonderful person she was, so smart and witty. I can hear her laugh and see her smiling face. Those memories will stay with me. Peace be with her. My condolences to Jan's family.A high school classmate,
Joan
Nicolas Engel
Sioux Falls, SD Monday, June 2, 2014 Eternal est grant her, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon her.Adelaide vonSeggernLow
Lincoln, NE Monday, June 2, 2014 So sorry to hear of Jan's death. When she first joined United Lutheran in Lincoln I found out that she had been a neighbor to my folks north of Fremont. She did a lot of work at our church. We knew a lot of the same people and my brother John knew her brother. Small world. She will really be missed at United by everyone.