Janice Luehmann

Janice Hazel Luehmann, age 77, formerly of Wasioja, MN, died peacefully in Brainerd surrounded by family, on July 1, 2025.

Jan was born on May 21, 1948, in Quincy Township, MN, daughter of Evan and Violet (Walters) Burdick.  She grew up on a family farm graduating from Plainview High School.  Jan met her Prince Charming, Glen Arthur Luehmann.  Glen and Jan married in Plainview, MN on September 6,1969.  They enjoyed 52 years of marriage prior to Glen’s passing.

Jan was known for her kind heart, creative spirit and deep love for her family.  She found joy in the simple pleasures of life-crafting beautiful things with her hands, sewing clothing for her children, once crafting a beautiful prom dress for her youngest daughter.  Jan’s personal flair in her sewing designs included adding a bold colored fabric to the inside of the clothing.  In later years, Jan enjoyed creating handmade jewelry that reflected her artistic flair.

A nurturing presence to many, she delighted in rocking babies and sharing love with the youngest in her life.  She faithfully served her church for many years, joyfully teaching Sunday School and coordinating Vacation Bible School, where creativity and faith touched countless children’s lives.  She treasured time spent with her devoted husband, Glen, and her beloved children-cherishing every meal, activity and quiet moment.  From weekends spent camping on a 16-foot flatbed trailer, under the shelter of a canvas tent stitched by her own gifted hands, to afternoons spent at the woodlot gathering firewood for winter, she loved the simple pleasure of fishing along the shore; any time spent with family was cherished time.  Whether playing cards, solving crossword puzzles, or enjoying a lively game of Rummikub-Jan filled every space with laughter, warmth and connection.

Her life was a beautiful example of love in action-through her hands, her faith and the way she cared for others.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of kindness and creativity will live on.

Jan is survived by her Children: Clayton Luehmann, Brainerd, MN; Tamara (Daniel) Reps, St. Charles, MN; Carie (Bruce) Galley, Brainerd, MN; Melanie (Joshua) Revier, Forst Lake, MN.  Grandchildren: Ashley (Eldon) Robert, Zachary Galley, Travis (Abigail) Paape, Maria Paape (Victor), Michaela (Matthew) Starks, Cole Reps, Dani (Tony) Weilandt, Levi (Rachel) Reps, Lily Revier, Julia Revier; Twenty-three great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sisters Deanna Husman and Jean Clark; sisters-in-law Linda Burdick, Donna Luehmann and Sandy (Dan) Pritzl.  Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Glen; her parents, infant daughter and infant grandson, brother Merle Burdick; brothers-in-law Dave Husman and Gary Luehmann and niece Tasha Luehmann.

Funeral service is Monday, July 7, 2025, 11 a.m. at Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview. A lunch will follow at the Plainview American Legion, then the burial at Worth Cemetery, Utica, MN. Visitation is Monday, one hour prior to the service at the funeral  home.