Janet Louise Pomprowitz, age 67, of Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 26, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 29, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Donald and Patricia (Siegle) Vertress.

Janet earned her Bachelor's Degree from UW-Stout and went on to become a merchandise buyer at Prange's and Shopko. She married Roger Pomprowitz, January 4, 1980 in Green Bay and they were blessed with 38 years of marriage and 2 children.

Janet was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers. She shared her passion for scrapbooking and card making by teaching others. Her greatest joy was becoming a grandmother to baby Jay.

Janet is survived by her husband, Roger; 2 children, Emily and Jack (Lara) Pomprowitz, Denver, CO; grandson, Jay Pomprowitz; sister, Carol (Bud) Klipa, Grand Rapids, MI; nephews, Andrew and Mitchell Klipa and Matthew, Daniel and Jimmy Ward; a niece, Meredith Laraway; and sisters-in-law, Janice Ward and Susan Pomprowitz.

Visitation will be held at First United Presbyterian Church (605 N. Webster Ave., De Pere), Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 9 to 11 AM. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Newcomer-Green Bay Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, please keep Janet's family in your thoughts and prayers to honor her memory.

Janet's family would like to extend their gratitude to providers and caregivers at Bellin Cancer Center, Froedtert Hospital, Rennes Health & Rehab and Unity Hospice for their excellence in care and compassion.


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