Jeanette M. Richard
June 29, 1925 - February 20, 2020
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - Jeanette Marion Richard, age 94, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Ingleside Manor. Jeanette was born on June 29, 1925, in Barneveld, the daughter of Thomas and Alma (Christianson) Mickelson.
Jeanette married John Richard on May 10, 1946, at the Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage. Jeanette and John made Swiss cheese at the Miller Cheese Factory in Woodford and the Barber Cheese Factory in Barneveld. In 1955 they began a new adventure in farming and continued until retirement in 1982.
Jeanette was a member of the Mount Horeb ELC Church and a former member of the Blue Mounds Lutheran Church for 45 years. She served on the Council, served as Sunday School Coordinator, taught the Bethel Series and remained active in her church all her life. She volunteered for many years at Ingleside Manor.
Growing up one of eight girls, the bond the sisters shared was strong. They would often get together to play cards, go dancing and even traveled together. Family was important to Jeanette and was a big part of each of our lives; cherishing the addition of each grandchild. She will be deeply missed by her family but the love she shared with each of us hold so many wonderful memories.
Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Neil) Ranney, Judith (John) Swenson, Diane Hefty and Joni (Dale) Cleary; grandchildren, Jim (Maria Sainz-Ranney) Ranney and Steven (Pitt Fagen) Ranney; Jessi Swenson, John Swenson, Jared Swenson; Tami (Joe) Reeson, Marcus (Jodi) Hefty; Michael (Tami) Cleary, Thomas (Emily) Cleary, Kyle (Caroline) Cleary; great-grandchildren, Andrew Ranney, Matthew Ranney; Elora Daane, Haedyn Swenson, Hudson Swenson; Levi Reeson, Ashley (Skyler) Myers, Colin Reeson, Ellie Hefty, Grace Hefty; Aylin Cleary; two sisters, Kathleen (Donald) Gordon and Genevieve (Donald) Miller; and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, John Richard, Jr.; husband, John Richard, Sr.; her parents; stepfather, Charles Junius; sisters, Lillian Bystol, Bernice Thompson, Marcella Peterson, Violet Kahl and Darlene Strassman; and her infant sister.
A funeral service will be held at WEST BLUE MOUNDS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2962 Church St., Blue Mounds, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, with the Rev. Jim Hearne presiding. Burial will follow at West Blue Mounds Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the start of the service on Monday.
The family of Jeanette would like to say a special thank you to Chris and all of the staff at Inglehaven Manor. They would also like to thank Mark and the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care.
Memorial donations may be made in Jeanette's name to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077
Events
Visitation
Mon Feb 24, 2020 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
West Blue Mounds Lutheran Church • Blue Mounds, WI 53517
Service
Mon Feb 24, 2020 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
West Blue Mounds Lutheran Church • Blue Mounds, WI 53517
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Memories
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Kellie
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We will forever miss you at Inglehaven Jeanette!! RIP
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Dale Thompson
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To Pat, Judith, Diane, and Joni. We are thinking of you at this time. We understand the deep feelings of loss and grief that you are experiencing right now. The death of a parent is always painful, no matter what the circumstances. We will never forget the day of July 22, 2018 when we had the Mickelson gathering at the Spring Garden restaurant in Mt. Horeb. We spoke at length with your mother that day. She was so vibrant and full of energy. It was heartwarming to get reacquainted with her after us being out of the state for so many years. The comment repeated so often that day was how great it was to get everyone together for a happy occasion. There were a lot of smiles and a lot laughter in the room. So glad we all took the time to get together that day. We extend our deepest sympathies.
Dale (your 2nd cousin) and Thomasine Thompson
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Debra Canning
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I picked Sunshine because you were always like a ray of sunshine every time I saw you. Always a smile and nothing but kind words and love came from your mouth. Your beautiful soul is carried on in all your daughters as well. RIP Jeanette the garden in heaven will be even more beautiful with you there tending to it. Sympathies to your entire family
Deb Canning & Family
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Sandra Miller
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I remember Aunt Jeannette as always smiling, happy and full of energy. I remember staying at the farm in the summer and visiting with the girls. It was so much fun. A lovely lady. So beloved, she will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
JT
James Thompson
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Aunt Jeanette was another of the Mickelson Sisters that were upbeat and kind, examples of solid Christians in their families and around friends and relatives. We could not have picked better
parents.
Jim Thompson