Jan Annette "Pogo" Niebuhr
September 24, 1938 - December 29, 2020
Obituary
MADISON / WAUNAKEE - Jan “Pogo” Niebuhr, age 82, of Waunakee, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, just a few weeks after the love of her life, Ed, passed away. She was born on Sept. 24, 1938, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of William and Etha (Young) Polglase.
Jan graduated from Madison East High School with the class of 1957. She was united in marriage to Ed Niebuhr on May 9, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was a longtime member. Jan worked for Welch’s Embers and The 7E’s for many years. Together, Jan and Ed worked hard over the years to build their business, Ed Niebuhr Lighting, retiring in 2016.
Jan will be greatly missed, by her daughter, Kelly (Jon) Mortrud; her beloved granddog, Boodles; and by other special family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ed Niebuhr; her parents; and seven siblings.
A private graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. A spring celebration will be held when we can all get together safely; for an invitation, please email Kelly at kelly.mortrud@pobox.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gilda’s Club of Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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carla minter
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I used to walk to East High with Janice evey day and walk home with her. My grandparents lived on E. Mifflin St. I lived on the 500 block of E. Mifflin then walked to my grandparent's house then off to get Janice. After graduating in 1956 I didn't see much of her but I will always remember her. Then I ran into her a a class reunion, Ed class. We had a good talk. Rest in peasce Jan.
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Judith Cornelius
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Janice was my cousin on my Mother's side. I have many good memories of the family get together's, which haven't been many in the recent years. I remember her great laugh and her beautiful hair. I'm saddened by her passing, but I am sure she will be happy to be reunited with her love Ed. May they both rest in peace.
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Lannia Stenz
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I am so very sorry for your loss, Kelly and Jon. Sending you love and care.