Janet Layne Obituary

Janet Sue Layne

Jan Layne, 86, life-long resident of Findlay, passed away Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, at Heritage Care Center. She was born Aug. 2, 1936, to Mary K. Reichenbaugh and Vernon C. Dunbar.

She is survived by her five children, Gary (Carolyn) Layne of Bowling Green, Ohio, Terry (Dan) Bauer of Reynoldsburg, Mary Nan Adkins (Rod) of Powell, Jeff (Terry) Layne of Willis, Texas, and Dr. Drew (Heather) Layne of Findlay; 12 devoted grandchildren, Christopher and Margaret Layne, Logan (Mike) Williard, Lake (Sam) Bauer, Nick and Luke Daugherty, Brooke (Justan) May, Ryan and Alex Layne, and Lexie, Brayden, and Campbell Layne; five great-grandchildren, Emma, James, Mazie, Cameron, and EJ; sister-in-law, Joyce Layne; and five nieces and nephews. Her parents and adored husband, Emil, preceded her in death.

Jan graduated from Findlay High School in 1954, and worked at YMCA and 26 years at RCA/Harris. An avid unicyclist and 4-H advisor for 50 years, Jan helped hundreds of beginners learn to ride with her husband, Emil. She started two unicycle groups, Smiling Faces in Findlay and WOW in Bowling Green, and could be seen in parades all around Ohio and surrounding states. She was a volunteer and spent time with friends at YMCA. She was a very active member of St. Michael Parish. Jan had a great family, many friends, and a wonderful life and wanted to thank everyone who made it so.

Visitation for Jan will be 12-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, with Fr. Peter Grodi celebrant. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Jackson Township. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to St. Michael Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.