Obituary for Janet Louise Borchardt (Librizzi)
Janet “Jan” Louise Borchardt (née Librizzi) of Slinger, WI was called home to heaven on May 4th, with her loving family at her side.
Janet was born on June 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, to Sicilian immigrants Frank & Pauline (née D’Amico) Librizzi, the youngest of 6 children. Janet graduated from Rufus King High School. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, John Borchardt, on July 18, 1959. They moved from Milwaukee to Big Cedar Lake, where they raised their 3 children: Denise, Julie & John Jr. Janet worked for many years as a church secretary at First United Methodist Church in Hartford, and after retirement enjoyed her time working at the Town of Polk polls every Election Day.
Janet’s biggest joy in life was her family. She loved life, music (especially Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees & Alan Jackson), her Milwaukee Brewers, traveling with family & friends, spending summers in Minocqua, and the outdoors: going on walks, animals & wildlife (in particular, hummingbirds & loons), soaking up the sun, floating in the lake, working in her garden, and watching fireworks. In true Italian fashion, she loved cooking & baking for others (her skills were impeccable).
She was known for her incredible sense of humor, for her ability to listen, care for others, and always model forgiveness & acceptance. She held space in her heart & room in her prayers for anyone in need. She was a source of support & dear friend to many, from so many facets of her life. Janet had the ability to make anyone she crossed paths with feel welcome, important & seen. She was chatty & she was unforgettable. Her Christian faith was strong & unwavering. She lived her life & faced any challenge with the serenity to accept the things she could not change, the courage to change the things she could, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Janet is survived by her adoring husband of 63 years, John; her daughter Denise Borchardt; son John Jr (Joy) Borchardt; grandsons Mike (Sierra) Milosch & Joe (Christie) Blanchard; granddaughters Lindsay (B.J.) Sauer & Lacey Jan Weninger; great-grandchildren Owen & Emmett Milosch; Brayden, Brooklyn & Grayson Blanchard; and Cameron & Logan Sauer; along with beloved nieces, nephews & friends.
Janet is preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Blanchard, parents Frank & Pauline, father & mother-in-law Gordon & Marie Borchardt, her 5 siblings & siblings-in-law.
Janet once stated, “I hope memories of a lifetime together will be what remains long after I am gone.” A casual celebration of Janet’s life will be held at Cedar Springs Church, 3128 Slinger Rd., Slinger, on Friday May 19th. Visitation will be held from 3:30-6 PM, with a service beginning at 6. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being accepted by the family for contributions to causes close to Janet’s heart.
Jan & her family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all who cared for her: the 3rd floor team at Froedtert West Bend, along with Dr. Atallah, Dr. Mosley, Dr. Olafsson & numerous others.
Janet was born on June 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, to Sicilian immigrants Frank & Pauline (née D’Amico) Librizzi, the youngest of 6 children. Janet graduated from Rufus King High School. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, John Borchardt, on July 18, 1959. They moved from Milwaukee to Big Cedar Lake, where they raised their 3 children: Denise, Julie & John Jr. Janet worked for many years as a church secretary at First United Methodist Church in Hartford, and after retirement enjoyed her time working at the Town of Polk polls every Election Day.
Janet’s biggest joy in life was her family. She loved life, music (especially Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees & Alan Jackson), her Milwaukee Brewers, traveling with family & friends, spending summers in Minocqua, and the outdoors: going on walks, animals & wildlife (in particular, hummingbirds & loons), soaking up the sun, floating in the lake, working in her garden, and watching fireworks. In true Italian fashion, she loved cooking & baking for others (her skills were impeccable).
She was known for her incredible sense of humor, for her ability to listen, care for others, and always model forgiveness & acceptance. She held space in her heart & room in her prayers for anyone in need. She was a source of support & dear friend to many, from so many facets of her life. Janet had the ability to make anyone she crossed paths with feel welcome, important & seen. She was chatty & she was unforgettable. Her Christian faith was strong & unwavering. She lived her life & faced any challenge with the serenity to accept the things she could not change, the courage to change the things she could, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Janet is survived by her adoring husband of 63 years, John; her daughter Denise Borchardt; son John Jr (Joy) Borchardt; grandsons Mike (Sierra) Milosch & Joe (Christie) Blanchard; granddaughters Lindsay (B.J.) Sauer & Lacey Jan Weninger; great-grandchildren Owen & Emmett Milosch; Brayden, Brooklyn & Grayson Blanchard; and Cameron & Logan Sauer; along with beloved nieces, nephews & friends.
Janet is preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Blanchard, parents Frank & Pauline, father & mother-in-law Gordon & Marie Borchardt, her 5 siblings & siblings-in-law.
Janet once stated, “I hope memories of a lifetime together will be what remains long after I am gone.” A casual celebration of Janet’s life will be held at Cedar Springs Church, 3128 Slinger Rd., Slinger, on Friday May 19th. Visitation will be held from 3:30-6 PM, with a service beginning at 6. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being accepted by the family for contributions to causes close to Janet’s heart.
Jan & her family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all who cared for her: the 3rd floor team at Froedtert West Bend, along with Dr. Atallah, Dr. Mosley, Dr. Olafsson & numerous others.