Janice C. Gentile
June 05, 1944 - December 26, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Janice C. Gentile, age 74, passed away with strong faith on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, after facing the challenges of two months with cancer. Janice was born on June 5, 1944 in Hartford. She married her husband, Bob in Rhinelander on Aug. 19, 1967. Together they celebrated over 51 years. Janice embraced her Lutheran education from elementary school through high school and was a UW-Milwaukee graduate in music education with a piano emphasis. Her teaching career focused on private teaching of children through adults. After retiring from 31 years of teaching, she loved serving her last working years at UW Health Rheumatology as a front desk receptionist. Janice is survived by her husband, Bob; children, Dr. Kevin (Heather), Dr. Jeffrey (Theresa) and Kate (Steven) Schmitt; grandchildren, Bradyn, Drew, Avery, Celia, Samantha, Cassie, Caroline and Zachary; step-granddaughter, Ashley Peppey; nieces, Laurie Zubke of Madison and Lisa Berg of Watertown; sister-in-law, Irma Gentile of Eugene, Ore.; and brother-in-law, Bruce Gentile of Boston, Mass. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Gladys Nelson; and sister, Beverly Tucker. Funeral services will be held at HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 734 Holy Cross Way, Madison, at Noon, on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, followed by a luncheon at the church and burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Madison. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Memorials will be forwarded by the family to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for the new organ fund. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Judy Meder
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I will miss seeing Jan in church always with a big smile, but knowing she is now safely in Jesus loving arms with no more pain or suffering. God's Blessings to Bob and her entire family. Rest in Peace, Jam!
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Mary Daniel
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Dear Jan,
I thank God for the joy of knowing you in the U.W. Choral Union, even for a few years, By now you will have heard the words of our Lord: "Well done, good and faithful servant!" I look forward to seeing you again in a "better place," joining you in song with the innumerable and eternal choir!
Mary Daniel
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Herman Sorgatz
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So sorry to learn of Jans passing. May Gods peace be with you.
Herman Sorgatz
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Dawn Bassuener
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Deepest sympathy to Bob and the children . What a tremendous loss. Dawn Bassuener
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Terry Oxley
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Bob and family, I am so sorry to hear the news of Jan’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I know she will be missed by all.
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Jenni Vevea Schnobrich
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To Mr. Gentile and family - Blessings to all of you as you celebrate her life and carry her with you in the days ahead. I was a student of Mrs. Gentile's around 1973-1978. I still remember her infectious smile and am grateful for the love of music she fostered in me until this day. My two sons played 7 instruments between them, one of them playing piano all the way through college as a non-music major. Thanks, Mrs. G!