Janice H. Reinthaler, age 86, of Sheboygan passed away peacefully after a long
struggle with Alzheimer’s. Her devoted husband Robert of 65 years cared for Janice in
their home. Bob’s kindness and humor was what Janice always felt kept them so
strongly connected and his devoted care was exactly as he promised.
Janice was born in Sheboygan on September 22, 1938. She loved to tell the story of
first meeting her husband Bob in the St. Nicholas Hospital Nursery, born just days later.
She attended Sheboygan Schools and graduated from Central High School.
Janice’s world was her family. When we walked into her home, every visit felt like a
celebration. Her love and enthusiasm was contagious. Christmas was especially
important to her for bringing everyone together and she made sure it was special with
preparations for a weekend of traditional dinners and festivities.
Janice loved the Spring when she could start moving plants and planning for new
perennials in her beautiful backyard garden. She was a competitive bowler and was
inducted into the Sheboygan Hall of Fame. Her competitiveness also came out in her
love of board games, especially cribbage. We could always expect some good-natured
heckling, a trait all of her children inherited.
Janice is survived by her husband Robert A. Reinthaler; daughter Lisa (Dan Casper) of
Sheboygan; son Bob (Annie Reinthaler) of Sheboygan; daughter Vickie (Karl
Kristofferson) of Port Washington; and son John (Julie Reinthaler) of Rhinelander. She
is also survived by her grandchildren, Mark Casper (Michelle), Aaron Casper (Amanda),
Derek Hendrikse (Nicole), Dustin Hendrikse (Katija), Andrew, Brooke, Erik and Max
Reinthaler, Caryn Miller (Ian), Mitchell Reinthaler (Mariah), Brandon Reinthaler
(Sabrina), Mathew Reinthaler (fiancé Zoe); along with 8 great grandchildren. She is
further survived by her brother Kieth Kablitz (Donna).
She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Emma Kablitz.
A private family gathering will be held when Janice’s flowers are blooming in the Spring.
A special thank you to her long-time friend Sue Dennis and the staff at The Sharon
Richardson Hospice.
Donations in Janice’s name can be made to Bookworm Gardens or The Sharon
Richardson Community Hospice.
Janice we love you and will always remember your big welcoming hugs and your many
kisses good-bye.
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