Gerald W Janssen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerald W Janssen of Coatsburg, Illinois, who passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald W Janssen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernd Janssen and Fredericka "Rickey" Louise Schaefer Janssen; his brothers, Robert Janssen and John Frederick "Freddie" Janssen; his siblings-in-law, Norma Janssen and Ira Kackley; and his nephews, Bradley Janssen and Charles Dieterle.

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Heubner of Peter's Lutheran Church; his children, Mary Margaret Miller (Thomas Marshall) and Louis Benjamin Janssen (Tessa Sullivan); his grandchildren, Benjamin Marshall Miller (Lance Owens), Xavier Elijah Miller, Gerald Thomas Miller (Olivia Williams), Sophia Isabella Ruth Miller, Luke Christian Miller, Joseph David Miller, Alex John Miller, Connor Grant Janssen (Lindsay Maas), Bryce William Janssen and Austin Michael Janssen; and his siblings, Bert Janssen, Valla Lou Dieterle (Richard "Dick") and Patricia Kackley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Graymount Cemetery or the Community for Christ Assistance Center.