Richard Thomas Janer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Thomas Janer of Livonia, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Billie Mae Janer; his parents, Stanley Martin Janer and Catherine Marianne Janer (Gazdecki); and his siblings, Frances, Hank, Rita and Eddie.
He is survived by: his daughters, Lesley Clairmont (Don), Cheryl Strayhorn (Chris) and Janet Tyler (Paul); and his grandchildren, Katy Patton (Bryan), Kirstian Myers (Evan), Courtney Kolanowski (Andrew), Andy Clairmont (Haleigh), Emily Gansser (Mike), Caitlin Strayhorn, Erin Gutu (Paul), Shiloh Tyler (Jalen Johnson), Leah Strayhorn (Brendan Seyka) and Paul Tyler (Megan Roth).
Those wishing to honor Richard's memory may consider making a memorial contribution to Disabled Veterans of America (https://www.dav.org).
