Obituary: Jane Agnes Paquette

A long-time Fox Point resident who formerly lived in Whitefish Bay, Paquette entered Eternal Life on March 21, 2013 at Elizabeth Residence in Bayside. She was 92; proceeded in death by husband Louis James Paquette on Feb. 5, 2000.

Born in International Falls, Minnesota, raised in Fort Francis Ontario Canada, Jane Paquette (nee Tiefenbacher) enjoyed throughout her high school years the outdoor life of the Rainey Lake area on her parents’ summer island, and the snowy fun of skating and curling on the frozen lake in town.

She traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to attend the St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1941. This is where she met and married Dr. Louis Paquette on Sept. 29, 1942 at Holy Rosary Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While her husband served in the military during WWII, she practiced nursing in Monroe, WI and at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

Upon her husband’s return from military service, she took on raising a family of four while involved in the St. Mary’s Hospital Guild, St. Monica Parish fundraising, Marquette High School fundraising and auctions, Milwaukee Athletic Club sports, Ozaukee County Club functions and was a Visiting Nurses Association Member, to name a few.

Jane enjoyed life. She had the opportunity to travel with her husband to Europe, the Caribbean and Central America. Her passion was her family, friends, and the outdoors. Even in her later years she enjoyed hiking, kayaking and canoeing on visits to northern Wisconsin. An active sports enthusiast, Jane participated in badminton, golf and tennis tournaments, staying fit throughout her years.

Jane Paquette is survived by her three sons, James (Francy) of Menomonee Falls, WI, John (Mary) of Adell, WI and Peter (Carole) of Baraboo, WI; one daughter, Jane II (Noel M. Noël) Paquette of Sarasota, FL; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Carey, David, Meghan , Michaela, Jane III and Nicholas; three great-grandchildren, Owen, Ava and Ella and other relatives and friends. Jane was preceded by her sisters, Louise Theresa Hutchinson, Elsie Angeline Brockman and brother John Bernard Tiefenbacher III.

The family extends their grateful appreciation to Jane’s private caregivers (Lori, Aysun, and the late Sr. Dori Schweiner of the School Sister’s of St. Francis) and to the Elizabeth Residence staff for all their understanding, caring and compassion.

Obituary provided by Feerick Funeral Home