Service Information
Janet Peichel, age 88, of Fairfax passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at her home in rural Fairfax.
Services will be held at a later date.
Obituary
On April 28, 2020, Janet (Walsh) Peichel, age 88, of Fairfax, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at her rural home with her loving family by her side. Janet was born on February 8, 1932, in St. Paul, MN. Daughter of Thomas and Edith (Fabian) Walsh; she was one of nine children. She was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith at the Nativity Church in St. Paul. She received her education at Nativity Parochial School and was a 1950 graduate of Derham Hall High School in St. Paul. After working summers as a nursing aide at Miller Hospital, she graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Catherine’s College in 1953. Then Janet worked at Anker Hospital during the polio epidemic. As a nurse, she cared for patients at Northwestern Hospital and Northern Pacific Hospital. She had an interesting experience as a public health nurse for the City of St. Paul. Janet toured Europe with a friend during the summer of 1956. She was working as an industrial nurse for Remington Rand Univac when she was introduced to Jerry on a blind date at the state fair.
On April 12, 1958, Janet was united in marriage to Gerald Peichel at Nativity Parish in St. Paul. After their wedding, the couple farmed in Ridgely Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota. She was employed as an RN at the Fairfax Clinic and the Sleepy Eye Hospital. She became a full-time mom when the children arrived. She and Jerry were blessed with eight children and 62 years of marriage.
Janet was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Fairfax and a member of the Ladies Aid, Christian Prayer Group and the American Legion Auxiliary #205. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, baking, gardening, and entertaining people on Peichel’s Hill.
Janet is survived by her husband, Gerald Peichel, of Fairfax, Minnesota and children, George (Mary) Peichel, Marilyn VanOverbeke, Donna (David) Wehe, Paul (Mary) Peichel, Susan (Mark) Evans, and Barbara (TJ Yocum) Peichel. Her grandchildren brought a lot of love to her life: Rebecca, Edward, Anna, Grant, Luke, Jack, Ryan, Hayden, John, Caleb, Nic, and Alana.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, her son John, infant daughter Mary, three brothers and numerous other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Janet can be sent to Schoenstatt (German for Beautiful Place) on the Lake, 27762 CR 27, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 or Mary Jo Copeland’s Sharing and Caring Hands, 525 N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55405. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Richard Gurska says
Very sorry for everyone’s loss.
Pam Kramer says
Prayers and hugs to all. With deepest sympathy- Pam Kramer (Havemeier)
Bob Shimanski says
Jerry , so sorry for your loss. Janet was a lovely person.
Penny sonn says
We are so sorry for your loss Jerry and family. Janet is now at peace and back home. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Carol Ames says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Fred and Ann Jutz says
Our prayers are with your family at this most difficult time of loss. May you find comfort in the memories and the stories you share.
Brian and Shari Meyer Meyer says
Janet was such a kind lady. We are thinking of the entire family and we are sorry for your loss.
Judi Lang says
Prayers are with you all, what a lovely lady! Judi (Marquardt) Lang
Kathy Berdan says
Jan was a woman I admired. Smart, friendly. Always made you feel like there was no one in the world she’d rather see than you. Peace to her and her family.
Jesse Nosbush says
Sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Twila Sickmann says
My deepest sympathies to Janet`s Family….She will be missed…Janet fought a good fight and received her reward going home to be with God and her loved ones already at home..She is gone from us but not forgotten …She is with us in our memories and hearts..May God grant you Comfort, Love,and Peace!
Elaine Kelash says
Jerry and family,
So sorry to hear about Janet. She was a kind, caring and wonderful woman. Take care…
Mary A Weinberger says
So sorry to hear of the loss of Janet. We have such special memories of times our families shared together and how Janet always made us feel so welcome. Sending all our love.
Ed, Mary, Kayla, and Ashley Weinberger-Kapusta
Melissa (Walsh) Hohenberger says
Jerry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope your memories of Janet help you through this time.
Jerrine Kettner says
Jerry and Family, Sorry to hear of Janet’s Passing. Although I didn’t meet her personally, I was a Camper of Ben Hoffman’s Crew on Peichel’s Hill, The “Grandma” of the bunch…being the oldest there…but have enjoyed your “Little piece of Heaven” in your backyard and I thank you for the peace and serenity that spot gave me while camping there. Janet sounds as she was a very caring and outstanding person that I would have enjoyed talking with. My prayers are with you all at this time and hope you know that many are thinking of you. May God give you His strength and courage for the months ahead as you share the beautiful memories that Janet gave you..
Constance Tautges says
Hi Jerry & family
I’m so sorry for your loss of your wife Janet. It’s has been a long time that you ben Janet’s caregiver. May her soul rest in the arms of Our Lord.
Juanita Santos Michel says
6/20/21. Belated grief w/ the knowledge of passing of my dear friend & nursing classmate. We shared many times including our 1st apartment as RNs. Also annual luncheons until 4yrs.ago. My sympathy to Jerry & their family. Nita Michel