Janice Elizabeth Breske

Janice E. Breske, 84, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Aspirus Hospice House after a short fight with liver cancer. Jan was born on July 1, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to John and Emilie (Horeysi) Sprenger.  She met the love of her life at work and married Gerald “Jerry” Breske Sr. on April 30, 1966 at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, Milwaukee. A few years after their marriage they moved to Pewaukee to raise their family.  In her younger years, Jan worked as bookkeeper/secretary for several small businesses and enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, hunting, camping and reading in her free time. Jan made many lifelong friends during her years of ladies league bowling at Lakeview Lanes and traveling to state bowling tournaments for many years.  In their later years, Jan and Jerry enjoyed going to the casinos, even traveling by car across the country to find casinos in various states.  Jerry Sr. preceded her in death in November 2018. Survivors include her daughter, Joni (Bruce Gore) Howell; her sons, Jerry (Brenda Dekan) Breske Jr. and Robert (Pamela) Saeger;  Grandsons, Beau Breske, Seth Breske, Ryan (Rachel) Saeger and Scott Saeger; Great-Grandson, Theodore Saeger; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, two brothers, John (Helen) Sprenger and Ronald (Eunice) Sprenger and her parents. 

Visitation will be Friday, February 24, from 4 to 7PM at Yonke Funeral Home, Pewaukee and again on Saturday, February 25 from 9AM. until the time of services at Christ Lutheran Ev. Church, N240 W3103 Pewaukee Rd., (Hwy. 164) Pewaukee, WI.  Interment will be at Pinelawn Memorial Park following the church service.  A Celebration of Life at a later date in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Jan and her family are grateful to the nursing and support staff at the Aspirus Hospice House for her loving care and friendship.

Yonke and Son Funeral Home

205 Prospect Ave.                        262-691-1900                           Pewaukee