Jan Wohler

Jan Wohler, age 85, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.

Janice Margaret Fisher was born on April 26, 1935, at St. Joseph, Missouri. She was the second of five children born to Ted and Marcella (Hindry) Fisher. Her family moved to Topeka, Kansas, where Jan attended Assumption grade school and Hayden high school. Jan’s first job was working at Hallmark Greeting Cards in Topeka.

Jan met Jerome Wohler in Topeka in 1954, they were married on September 3, 1955 at the Assumption Catholic Church. Jan later worked in the telephone book department for Bell Telephone Company in Topeka. In 1956 Jerry received his first assignment with the Kansas Highway Patrol, requiring them to move to Augusta, Kansas. Jan worked for the Augusta Gazette newspaper. Jan and Jerry had their first baby, Jon, in 1958 and Jeanna, in 1960. Jan did not work away from home until the children reached school age. Jan and Jerry were transferred to Garnett, Kansas in 1964. Jan and Jerry opened Garnett Lumber and Supply across from the Courthouse in a vacant lumber yard and Jan worked as the secretary. Jan and Jerry eventually purchased some acreage and developed it into building lots across the street from their home. Jan helped put in a street, and they built a new home on one of the lots. Their two children, Jon and Jean attended Holy Angels Catholic School until Jerry transferred to Topeka, Kansas in 1972. It was back home for Jan, where she began working as a receptionist in the Governor’s office. She later worked for the Shawnee County Commissioners until she was appointed as Executive Secretary at the newly finished Expocentre. Jan and the newly hired Expocentre manager oversaw the construction of the new complex. Jerry worked as the first Security Director of the new complex. Jan and Jerry both retired from the Expocentre the same day in 1993. After retiring, they returned to Garnett, because they liked it there. Jerry and Jan continued to pursue other endeavors and cultivate numerous friendships in Garnett. They were looking forward to celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on September 3, 2020.

Jan was preceded in death by her father, Ted Fisher, mother, Marcella Fisher, brother, Bob Fisher and sister, Nancy Rees.

Jan will be remembered for her unconditional love for her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the home, son, Jon and wife, Renee’, of Honolulu, Hawaii, Jean Wohler of Topeka; three granddaughters, J.R. Wohler, Rachel Wohler and husband, Joseph Roberts and Nicole Overstreet and husband, Corey; four great-grandsons, Jonathon Wohler, Athan, Alex and Ashton Overstreet; sister, Diane Loebel and husband, Bill; and one brother, Tom Fisher and wife, Deb. Her sweet spirit and quick smile will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

A funeral service for Jan will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 7:00-8:00 PM Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to WINGS and left in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .