Janet R. Zeinert Romberg, age 90, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, March 07, 2019. Born on August 23, 1928, in the Town of Lebanon, Waupaca County, Janet is the daughter of the late William and Hildegarde (Fredrick) Zimmerman. On December 18, 1948 Janet was united in marriage to Ferdinand A. Zeinert at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella. Ferdinand preceded her in death in 1990. Janet was lucky to find love a second time and was married to LeRoy Romberg who also preceded her in death. Janet worked for Briggs and Stratton as an inspector for many years until retiring. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed canning, making maple syrup, embroidering dish towels, playing Sheepshead, and polka dancing. More than anything she loved her family and treasured every moment she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Janet is survived by: two children, Frank (Bobbie) Zeinert of Waterford and Susan (Ken Mehlberg) King of Pella; six grandchildren, Ryan (Liza) Zeinert, Mindy (Darryl Rheams) Hansen, Adam (Nicole) Zeinert, Breiann (Tom) Metoxen, Lindsey (Peter Probst) King, and Amy Zeinert; great grandchildren, Kira, Brody, Logan, Sarena, Adam, Andrew, Aubree, Keegan, Haylie, Talea, Katelin, Jonah, Miles, Maisy Janet, Phoenix, Airianna, Peyton, Lilianna, Indiana, and Jaylon; siblings, Elmer Zimmerman, Betty Christiansen, Lorraine Lohrentz, Ruth (Arnold) Kutchenriter, Sally Peterson, Fred Zimmerman, Nancy Laude, and Bill Zimmerman. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her first husband Ferdinand Zeinert; her second husband LeRoy Romberg; a son James Zeinert; her parents; and siblings, Mary Firgens, John Zimmerman, and Dorothy Bowan.
A funeral service for Janet will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Pella with Rev. Tim Lofgren officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday the 15th, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of the service.