Janet M. Walbeck, 81, of W5136 Piehl Road, Tomahawk, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.
Janet was born Nov. 22, 1939 in the town of Spirit to Arvid and Eileen (Dahl) Nelson. She was married to John C. Walbeck on Oct. 8, 1966 in Tomahawk. In her younger years Janet worked in the meat department at Nelson’s Grocery Store. She worked as a cleaning lady for Lamer’s Cottages and the offices of Dr. Imm and Dr. Hagen. Janet enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word search, reading, and baking. She had been a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
Janet is survived by her husband of 55 years, John Walbeck; two children, Sharon Gustafson of Tripoli and Steve “Wally” Walbeck of Tomahawk; siblings, Elroy (Pat) Nelson, Green Bay, Virgene (Vic) Graves, Oregon, and Ardiss Nelson, Ocomomowoc. She is further survived by two grandchildren – Aaron and Megan Gustafson; four sisters-in-law – Jean, Bonnie, Gloria and Rose; four nieces – Sherrie, Susan, Michelle, and Deanna; and three nephews – Danny, Mark, and Jody. A cousin – Wilbert (Gloria) Nelson is also surviving.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Terry Gustafson; and a brother in law, Dan Walbeck.
Funeral Services for Janet Walbeck were held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. from Krueger Family Funeral Home, Tomahawk. Pastor Susan Christian officiated. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. The Walbeck family received friends at the funeral home Friday morning from 10a.m. until the time of services at 11a.m.
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