Janet Mae Guell

Janet Mae Guell (nee Stieg), 76 of rural Wautoma passed away peacefully at home Thursday, October 19, 2023 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family and beloved animals.
Janet was born May 11, 1947 in Oshkosh, a daughter of Harold "Babe" and Doris (Sherburn) Stieg. She was raised in Oshkosh and was a 1965 Graduate of Oshkosh High School. Janet married William Guell on August 11, 1989. Bill, her husband of 34 years survives.
Janet worked at Wells Mfg. in Fond du Lac for 23 years, and retired from Mercury Marine of Fond du Lac in 2007 after 15 years of employment.
She was an active member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Redgranite and the Church Board of Directors. She also assisted with the Food Pantry of the Church.
Janet had an energy and smile that would light up a room. She had a special gift of making everyone around her feel welcomed and loved. In 2008, Janet and Bill decided to embark on a new adventure and moved to the foothills of Kentucky, where she became an active member of her community. Along the way, she made lifelong friends. The love of her family and adoration for her grandchildren brought her back to Wisconsin in 2014, where rural Wautoma became home.
Janet was a wonderful cook. Her Christmas candy and cookies were a great treat. She always stayed active and gave so much of herself to others. Whether it was spending time with her church family, bowling, golfing, or vacationing with her loved ones, so many special memories were made. It was evident that one of her favorite roles was being a grandma. Janet also had an unconditional love for animals.
Janet will be deeply missed by her husband, Bill, her daughter, Kim (Michael) Gray and her son, James (Kristi) Rupert. Also surviving are her bonus children, Willliam F. (Vicki) Guell, Jr. and AmyJo (Daniel) Wempner; grandchildren, Chad (Alicia), Nicole (Bryan), Grace, Gwen, Joshua, Alex, Ben, Justin, Merri Mae, Cameron, Armond, and Mason, and 2 great-grandchildren. Her loving heart and fun spirit will be missed by her brother, Kenneth (Therese) Stieg; sisters, Barbara Stieg, Sandra (Jeff) Knutson, Debra (Pat) Blankenship, and Katherine (Marcelo) Stieg; brother-in-law, Dan (Nancy) Guell; sisters-in-law, Betty Brumley, Kathy (Scott) Porter, and Nancy J. Guell. Janet is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends, who were blessed to know her and be loved by her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mary Lavelle, and brothers-in-law, Jack Guell and Ed Brumley, and a sister-in-law, Dee Guell.
Please join us in honoring Janet's life at a Memorial Service on Sunday, October 29th. beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ 887 Bonnell Ave. in Redgranite. (East side of Redgranite, South of Hwy. 21, across from the Shell Station.) The Rev, Jennifer Czarnota will officiate.
There will be a time of Visitation from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to the Memorial Service at the Church.
Following the Memorial Service, all family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Janet's life until 6:00 P.M. at Dogger's Bar and Lanes in Wautoma.
In place of flowers, Memorials in Janet's memory will be appreciated for the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter (G.L.A.A.S.)
The Ruminski Funeral Home of Redgranite is assisting Janet's family with arrangements. (920) 566-2313.