Jane Kochenburger

Jane J. Kochenburger of Fort Collins passed away peacefully on March 21, 2007, in Fort Collins. She was born on the family farm a few miles south of Mott, N.D., on Feb. 2, 1931. Her father was Henry Mehrer and her mother was Amelia Wiege Mehrer. Jane attended the Mott public schools until her senior year in high school when the family moved to Greeley. She was graduated from Greeley High School in 1949. In 1953, Jane graduated from State College of Education with a major of elementary education. After her marriage to John she lived two years in Longmont and two years in Virginia with the military. In 1957 Jane and John moved to Fort Collins where they continue to reside. Jane was an elementary teacher in Longmont, Newport News, Va., and she substitute taught for the Poudre School District. Since 1957, her church home was Trinity Lutheran Church in Fort Collins and her friends in Naomi Ruth circle were special. When in good health, she was involved in various church and volunteer activities, these included: the AAUW, Hospital Auxiliary, PTA, Jaycees, Lawyers Wives, and several charities. Jane was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Family and children were always paramount and were the most important things in her life. For many years, Jane collected Fostoria coin glass and sterling silver Christmas ornaments. She loved to cook and use the old family recipes. Jane was married to John E. Kochenburger for more than 53 years. She had two children, her son John R. Kochenburger, and daughter Jean A. Kochenburger. Joshua R. Kochenburger, is her grandson and the delight of her life. Jane is also survived by her brother, Arnold Mehrer, of Bismark, N.D., and her sister, Louvre Alexander of Bogalusa, La. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. on Friday at Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St. Memorial service is at 10:30, Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church on 301 E. Stuart St. Followed by a private burial on Wednesday, March 28. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or TLC Preschool or the Fort Collins Lions Foundation in care of Bohlender Funeral Service, 121 W. Olive St., Fort Collins, CO 80521. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.bohlenderfunerachapel.com

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Jane Kochenburger

March 21, 2007