Janet Lillian Mae Rach, age 87, passed away at The Villa at Lincoln Park in Racine, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Janet was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 26, 1936 to Harold Julius and Olga Laura (nee: Kielsmeier) Bahr. On June 13, 1959, she was united in marriage with Sherwin Rach, who preceded her in death on June 10, 1999. Janet worked many different jobs, but her most cherished was that of being a wife, mother and homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Janet and Sherwin enjoyed their time together, especially traveling and sightseeing on their way to visit distant friends and family. Janet volunteered at the Racine Literacy Council. She made it a regular practice to attend her women's bible study group, and Janet loved the Lord.

Surviving are her children, Tammy Rach, Rodney (Leslie) Rach, Wendy (William) Hinz, Darcey (Alexander) Greco, Laurie Rach, and Gregory Rach; grandchildren, Bradley, Brianna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Alexander, Joseph, Robert, Brandon, and Gregory Jr.; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Harold (Carolyn) Bahr; sister, Joann Rosenberger; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Sherwin; parent's Harold and Olga Bahr; Sherwin's parents, Julius and Martha Rach; daughter-in-law, Tammie Rach; brothers-in-law, Elton, Howard, and Sheldon Rach, Terry Rosenberger; sisters-in-law, Margaret and Marge Rach.

Services celebrating Janet's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 1:00PM with Elder Paul Yaekel officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday beginning at 12:00PM until the time of service. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park.