Janet Claire Wempe

Janet graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1977 and the University of Evansville in 1981, to pursue a career in healthcare. She worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant serving others at home and in the community. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where she served on many school and church counsels and groups. She was proud to receive the Bilskie Award in 2022 for exemplifying “stewardship” in her service of time, talent and treasure.

She enjoyed cooking, crafts, gardening, sitcoms, and the simple things. Most of all, she loved her family and friends and poured her heart into “gifting” others. Janet was a person who loved big, gave way more than she took, and put God and family before herself. She was so proud to raise her three daughters and their many accomplishments. Her family and friends will miss her very much.

Janet is survived by her husband of 32 years, Patrick Wempe; daughters, Hannah Jolly (Jay), Grace Bryant (Erik) and Madelyn Wempe; granddaughter, Amelia Bryant; sister, Julie Templin Purdue (Jeff); brothers, James Templin (Jill), John Templin (Karen) and Joe Templin (Jen); and nieces and nephews.

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Janet C. Wempe, 63, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1959, to James Roy and Carol Mary (Shafer) Templin.

Janet graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1977 and the University of Evansville in 1981, to pursue a career in healthcare. She worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant serving others at home and in the community. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where she served on many school and church councils and groups. She was proud to receive the Bilskie Award in 2022 for exemplifying “stewardship” in her service of time, talent and treasure.

She enjoyed cooking, crafts, gardening, sitcoms, and the simple things. Most of all, she loved her family and friends and poured her heart into “gifting” others. Janet was a person who loved big, gave way more than she took, and put God and family before herself. She was so proud to raise her three daughters and delighted in their many accomplishments. Her family and friends will miss her very much.

Janet is survived by her husband of 32 years, Patrick Wempe; daughters, Hannah Jolly (Jay), Grace Bryant (Erik) and Madelyn Wempe; granddaughter, Amelia Bryant; parents, James and Carol Templin, sister, Julie Templin Purdue (Jeff); brothers, James Templin (Jill), John Templin (Karen) and Joe Templin (Jen); and nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1301 S. Green River Road, officiated by Rev. Tom Kessler, with entombment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Alexander Newburgh Chapel and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. As a special request of Janet’s, please no black attire.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chemo Buddies, 6521 Green Cove Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.