Published 5:18 am Friday, August 9, 2024 By Submitted Janet Mae (Lenz) Larson, age 86, passed away in her home surrounded by her daughters on Wednesday, July 31 after a courageous battle with ALS. Janet was born on December 26, 1937, to loving parents Myrtle and Orville Lenz. She spent her youth on a farm just south of Albert Lea, MN and was the second youngest of five children, having three sisters and one brother.
Farm life taught her to work hard and gave her determination to tackle the hard tasks throughout her life. Janet met her husband Roger at a roller rink in 1955 and it was love at first sight. After a whirlwind romance, they married on September 10, 1955, and soon after started a family of their own.
She and Roger moved their family to Owatonna, MN in 1959 where she lived until her passing. Janet Mae Larson Family and faith were the center of Janet’s life. She was happiest when surrounded by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved being outdoors enjoying a walk in the woods or spending time with her beautiful flowers.
She also enjoyed a good puzzle and could never have too much ice cream. Janet had a passionate faith that carried her to the end. Her prayers for family, friends, and nation were many and continuous.
It grieved her to have to leave all she held dear in this life as she said she had more to do. Janet (and her delicious desserts) will be missed by her family and friends. Janet is survived by her daughters Cynthia Larson, Linda (Mike) .