Gerald S. Janzen

Janzen, Gerald S., 86, was born in Peabody, KS to Otto and Martha (Delk) Janzen on February 14, 1928 and died March 2, 2014. He served during WWII in the Navy and was employed by Boeing Aircraft for 42 years. Gerald was a Sunday school teacher, music director and treasurer at Grace Baptist Church for many years. He is survived by his children, Jean Johnson (Dennis), Barbara Stewart, Frank Janzen (Jackie), Karen Brouillette (Rob) and Alan Janzen (Kim); 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Rodney, Rex and Richard. His wife, Mildred (Babcock) Janzen; parents, 6 brothers and sisters precede him in death. Viewing: 2-8pm with family greeting friends 5-7pm Thursday, March 6, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville, KS. Funeral service: 10am Friday, March 7, 2014, Grace Baptist Church, 1414 W Pawnee, Wichita, KS. Military honors will follow at graveside. The family requests memorials to Grace Baptist Church or Clearwater Nursing and Rehabilitation, specify Alzheimer’s Unit. View tributes at www.smithfamilymortuaries.com.