Janet M Grosskopf

Janet May Grosskopf, 86, resident at Gabriel Villa, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Oshkosh, born on February 16, 1929 to Grace (Folsom) and Harry Shorey. She graduated as a registered nurse from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. In addition to her professional work, she was an active volunteer, which included working with the American Red Cross and the medical unit at the Experimental Aircraft Association. Janet was married on April 14, 1951 to Edwin Grosskopf and together they had seven children. Janet is survived by Diane (Warren) Dettman, Madison, WI; Lois (Ralph) Tingley, St. Germain, WI; Peter (Margaret) Grosskopf, Eau Claire, WI; Gwen Grosskopf, Oshkosh, WI; John (Mary) Grosskopf, Phoenix, AZ; and Andrew Grosskopf, Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by Edwin Grosskopf and her daughter Amy (David) Belanger. She is survived by ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Janet had many gifts and talents. She knit countless beautiful sweaters, scarves, hats and mittens over the years. She had extraordinary abilities as a tailor and seamstress; her projects included sewing wedding gowns, tailoring men's suits and making custom draperies. She also designed costumes for canine friends and tried her hand at furniture reupholstery. She was always up for a challenging game of Quiddler or Trivia and enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Janet belonged to Most Blessed Sacrament Parish-St. Mary Church for many years. Above all she was known for her beautiful smile, kind heart and generous spirit. Her family would like to thank Janet's other family, the wonderful friends and staff at Gabriel Villa, for their devotion and care for Janet over many years. We are grateful for your help and love; there aren't enough words and ways to say "thank you." Visitation, followed by a service will be from 10 am to noon on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-west, 100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh, WI; Lunch will be served after the service. Interment will take place at a later date at Lake View Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

00:00.0
10 a.m. - service



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - Westside



100 Lake Pointe Drive
Oshkosh
WI
54904

00:00.0
noon



Lake View Memorial Park



2786 Algoma Bvld.
Oshkosh
WI
54901