Fred Janzen, Jr. passed away peacefully at home, in his favorite recliner chair, surrounded by family on April 17, 2021, at the age of 83. Preceded in death by parents Edna (nee Boheim) Janzen, Fred Janzen, Sr. and stepmother Judith Janzen; and Uncle Wilford “Will” (Anna) Janzen; and special companion Maggie Harris; and former wife Carol Bestland; and siblings William (Ruth and then Alice) Janzen, Betty Ann (Harold) Neumann, Howard (Dorothy) Janzen, Cecelia (Leo) Niklasch, Robert (Janet) Janzen, Joan (Lawrence) Gloede, Janet (Jack) Visich, Nancy (Kenneth) Miller, Diane (Jerry) Kizewski and Sandy (Ron) Heibler.
Loving father of Timothy Janzen, Kathlin (Calvin) Nienow, Tami (Wade Mauland) Janzen-Mauland, Kallin Janzen, and Cami (Timothy Guare) Janzen-Guare. Proud grandfather of Leah, Chad, Kori, Troy, Jena, Dane, Lindsay, Tait, and Lauren. Precious great-grandfather of Talia, Ella, Tegan, Eli, Maisie, Emily, Avi, Ashlin, Aria, Raina, Calla, Meelah, and Yazmin. Also loved by many other family, friends, and Little Cedar Lake neighbors.
An avid year-round outdoorsman; loved fishing and hunting; enjoyed ten-pin bowling, bonfires, boat parades, and much more. Big Elvis Presley fan; talented and passionate musician/dancer. Dedicated mechanic and lead maintenance employee of Pepsi-Cola Company in Milwaukee for 43 years with perfect attendance.
Private Services are being held on Thursday, April 22, 2021.