Janet Rosemary Hueppchen

Janet Rosemary Hueppchen, 71, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Janet was born on February 21, 1953, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan to Gerald and Deloris (Klemme) Sippel. She graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School. 

Janet earned her associates degree from NWTC in Green Bay and then worked as a computer programmer for many years.

In 1998, Janet suffered a traumatic brain injury after a devastating accident. After years of intensive rehabilitation, she regained her independence, of which she so cherished. Her never-ending strength, resiliency and joyous attitude served as inspiration for everyone who knew her.

In recent years, Janet enjoyed her job at Walmart in Sheboygan. She made friends with so many coworkers and customers. Her favorite pastime was watching her beloved birds visit the many bird feeders she kept filled to the brim. She treasured her many close family and friends and they all knew to expect a special birthday card emblazoned with colorful stickers to arrive in the mail.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Kevin) Fischer of Portland, Oregon; son, Gary (fiancé Tracy) Hueppchen of Milwaukee; granddaughter, Sam; grandson, Sullivan; sisters, Karen (Jim) Rooker of Sheboygan Falls, Joan (Scott) Kuehn of Sheboygan; brothers, Jerry (special friend Kathy Hoffman) Sippel of Cascade, Allen (Faye) Sippel of Sheboygan, Keith (Luann) Sippel of Town of Winchester. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Deloris (Klemme) Sippel and sister, Barb Beuhler Binversie. 

A private family memorial service will be held.

Relatives and friends may greet the family at Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 11:00am-1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Janet’s name to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Janet’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.