Jane Cora Panske's Obituary
Jane Cora Panske, age 98, of Oshkosh, died on December 29, 2022. Jerry, her husband, and God were anxiously waiting for her at the pearly gates to welcome her into their loving arms. Jane passed away at Aurora Medical Center, after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Jane was the daughter of Michael and Laura (Bauer) Ostertag. She was born on August 19, 1924 in Oshkosh. Jane and Jerry met at the Eagles Ballroom in Oshkosh where he asked her to save a dance for him. Now they are reunited in heaven where they can have their first dance in heaven. Jane married Jerry on August 21, 1948 in St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Oshkosh. Jerry preceded her in death on June 19, 2011.
Jane is survived by and her memory will be cherished by two daughters, Julie (Jim) Hart and Jean (Richard) Derber, both of Oshkosh; six grandchildren, Wendi (David ) Porior of Tennessee, Loree Nigl of Oshkosh, Scott Derber of Neenah, Lindsey Quednow of Oshkosh, Amy Hart and friend Jake, Lisa Hart all of Hollandtown; three great-granchildren, Camryn and Zoe Porior and Miles Nigl. She is further survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond (Barb) Panske of Oshkosh and many nieces and nephews.
Jane was a homemaker. She took care of her father for many years. Jane helped Jerry in his workshop making clocks, necklaces and other wood crafts and going to craft shows with him. She greatly enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and doing word search books. She also liked going with our church ladies out to eat once a month. Everyone enjoyed being around her. Her mind was very sharp at 98. Everyone was amazed at how well she got around. She was a very tough and determined woman, but very sweet. She was our Energizer Bunny and always will be.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband Jerry; her parents; sisters, Lucille Carroll, Marie Schumann, Agnes Cholewinski, Gert Hayes and Delores Nawrocki; brothers, Walt, Art and Frank Ostertag.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Jane on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 11:00 am in St. Raphael Catholic Church, 830 S. Westhaven Drive. Entombment will be in Lake View Memorial Park Mausoleum. A time of visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30 am until the time of Mass. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Aurora Medical Center and Hospice for all of their loving care and support. Mom you will always be in our hearts. We love you very much and we will miss you very much. We have many fond memories of you. Keep on smiling and rest in peace.
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