Janice Louise (Notch) Roering
April 7, 1944-Dec. 26, 2023
Sartell
Janice Louise (Notch) Roering, 79, of Sartell died Dec. 26 surrounded by the love of family.
Her funeral was Jan. 4 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Sartell. The Rev. Ronald Weyrens officiated. Internment took place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls.
Roering was born April 7, 1944, in Melrose, Minn., to Lawrence and Alma Notch, one of eight children. She was married to Ronald Roering for more than 50 years, until he died in 2019. They were the proud parents of five children. She was a deeply faithful Catholic and member of St. Francis Xavier Church.
In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Roering also served her community as a home daycare provider for 40 years. She found great joy and purpose showering the children – Little Rascals – who came through her daycare with love, and as a result touched the lives of hundreds of people in and around Sartell.
After retiring from day care, Roering turned her attention to full-time caregiving of her husband Ron as he suffered the effects of Parkinson’s Disease. She cared for him until he died at home in August 2019. Her children were a bit surprised when she purchased a Can-Am motorcycle and got a small tattoo after Ron’s death, but they were happy to see her enjoying her life. Roering adored making art, traveling to see loved ones, countryside drives on the Can-Am, and spending time with family and friends.
Roering was a talented watercolor artist and gardener who shared these gifts freely with her loved ones. She delighted in beautiful flowers and birds and enjoyed learning more about painting. Between the care she bestowed on others, her art, and her picturesque gardens, she brought great beauty into this world.
Survivors include the following: five children and their spouses and partners: Brent (Shelly) Roering, Amy Roering (Bill Cobian), Marlene (Anthony) Straszewski, Michael Roering (Lindsey Dickinson) and Ann (Phil) Schultz; 10 grandchildren Antonio VanReese-Jasso, Aliksandr VanReese-Jasso, Olivia Roering, Isabella Roering, Michael Straszewski, Nicholas Straszewski, Ruby Roering, Leo Roering, Oliver Schultz and Viola Schultz; her two “greats” – Antonio Jasso Jr. and Johnathon Jasso; siblings Lorraine VanHeel, Marlene Doetkott, Marvin Notch and Beatrice Pfifer; and the many daycare “children” and their families who were like family to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron; and brothers Ralph, Bert and infant Kenneth Notch.
The family wishes to thank her physicians and the many nurses and professional caregivers who assisted in Roering’s care. They would also like to thank numerous loving friends, daycare families, neighbors and family members who visited and graciously provided support in recent months. Roering was a force and a light in this world who will be deeply missed by many.
