Irene Marie Jandrt
Irene Marie Jandrt, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in her home at Aggie’s Country Living in Bloomer.
Irene was born Dec. 1, 1933, to her parents, Leo Charles Meyer and Anne Marie (Adams) Meyer, in Chippewa Falls.
She grew up in the Edson area, and graduated in 1951, from Cadott High School.
Irene married her one true love, Norman Jandrt, Oct. 27, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edson. Together, they farmed in the Boyd area, and in 1958, they settled on a farm in the Town of Arthur, where they raised a family of six children.
She worked in food service at the Cadott Elementary School, until she retired at the age of 65. Irene was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott.
Following the death of her husband, Norman, in 1992, she moved to Cadott.
She was an active volunteer with the local Legion, the Historical Society and the Red Cross. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and had an active social life, where she traveled throughout the U.S., with her sisters and dearest friends.
Irene was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and she loved live performances, music, politics and time with her family. She has left behind a legacy of love, laughter and terrific memories. She will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her children – Steve (Paula) Jandrt, Jim (Ann) Jandrt, Jerome (Donna) Jandrt, Lori Tomlin, Lisa (Steven) Todd and Tina (Jim) LeDuc; she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to 14 grandchildren – Ashley (Eric) Nyhus, Melissa Damrell, Steven Tomlin, Andrew Tomlin, Brianna Krinhop, Michael Jandrt, Jonathon (Marissa) Jandrt, Susan (Jordan) Schmidt, Lindsey (Chad) Burish, Jenna (Payton) Hoff, Teeka (Jacob) Stafford, Mason Todd, Hayden Todd and Rilee LeDuc; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband – Norman Jandrt; grandson – Jacob Jandrt; her parents – Leo and Anne Meyer; and sisters – Bernadine Meyer, Dorothy Ruff, MaryAnn Diedrich and Francis Krokson; and several brothers- in-law.
A service of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 20, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott, with Deacon Ned Willkom officiating. Burial of cremains will be at the St. Anthony’s Cemetery in the Town of Arthur.
Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Monday, at the church.
For the health and safety of those attending the services, social distancing, minimal contact and face coverings are strongly recommended.
The Jandrt family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the loving and compassionate staff at Aggie’s Country Living.
Online condolences may be expressed at leiserfuneralhome. com.
