Rothschild, WI – Jan Marie Pinkert-Grover; age 61; passed away in a tragic fire at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Rothschild.
Jan was born in Kenosha on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1954 to William and Elizabeth (nee: Frederick) Pinkert. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and Gateway Technical College. On August 24, 1994 in Eagle River, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Donald Dean Grover.
A longtime Kenosha resident, Jan was employed by Snap-on in the marketing department before retiring to Northern Wisconsin. Among her interests, she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, gardening, fishing and horses. Jan had a tremendous appreciation for the great outdoors.
Surviving are her mother, Elizabeth Pinkert of Kenosha; sister, Nan (Larry) Smalley of Racine; brother, Ron (Mary) Pinkert of Sturtevant; nieces, Angela Smalley and Kelli (Tony) Crouse; other dear relatives and friends.
Jan was preceded in death by her father, William Pinkert (passed away on January 19, 1983); and husband, Don Grover (passed away on February 2, 2010).
A memorial service will be held in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday from 10-11 am.
Mrs. Kyle E. King says
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jan’s tragic passing. We had talked many, many times and she had wanted me to list her cabin on Lake Nakomis. She seemed so unhappy since her husband’s death. Now they are together again. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
I got to know Jan through my best friend, Judy Leiberg, who had sold Jan & Don both of their homes. Judy also passed in 2011 from that awful cancer. Judy will be there too to give her a hug!
Best wishes, Kyle King