Janis Marie Auer was born on January 16, 1932 in Syracuse, the daughter of Fritz and Anna (Weber) Lange. She passed away on November 5, 2014 at the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse.
Janis was raised on a farm north of Syracuse. She graduated from Syracuse High School in 1949.
Janis married Arlin C. Auer on October 16, 1951 at Luther Memorial Church, Syracuse, Nebraska.
Janis was employed by American Bank in Burr, NE for 6 years and First National Bank, Syracuse, NE, for 20 years. After retirement from First National Bank she continued to serve on the Board of Directors.
In her community, Janis was a member of Luther Memorial Church, and served as former Sunday School Teacher. Janis served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader, President of the Syracuse Band Mothers Association and Syracuse City Women's Bowling Association. She also served on the Germanfest Committee and Syracuse Alumni Association.
Janis was passionate about the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a permanent member, joining Massie Richards Unit 100 in 1969 under the eligibility of her husband Arlin. Janis represented the organization by serving in numerous committees and offices in the National, State, District, County, and Local Levels.
She is survived by her children: Randy (Alice) Auer of Syracuse, Steven Auer of Phoenix, AZ, Terry Auer of Syracuse, Tammy (Jerry) Moeller, of Dunbar, grandchildren: Jacque (Chris) Wallman & children: Ethan & Megan, Karrie (Matt) Forbes & children: Jackson & Emma, Andrea (Chris) Howard, Clayton (Andrea) Auer, Jerred Moeller & Alisa McCrone, Kelly (Ross) Hauschild & children: Madeline & Thomas, sister: Judy Lubben, and brother: Donald Lange.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, husband Arlin, brother Gailen Lange, and sister Rita Faye Lange.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 2:30 P.M. at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Syracuse.
Burial will be at Park Hill cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to Luther Memorial Lutheran Church or Syracuse Dollars for Scholars.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th from 9:00 A.M. till 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Syracuse.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441