Janet Lois Nehls Obituary (2023)

Janet Lois Nehls, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 8th at Prestige Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Ellensburg, WA. She was born on May 23, 1942, in Sandusky, Ohio to Otto and Ophelia Hummel. Janet was a beloved mother and grandmother. She is deeply missed by all who knew her. After being born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio Janet was set on finding a new adventure. At 19, she moved to California and started working for a savings and loan organization while living with her sister and her family. While in California she met and married Frederick Nehls. Together they relocated to Washington. Janet was a dedicated wife and mother. She was actively involved with her children in all their activities including being their co-4-H leader for about 8 years. After raising the kids Janet and Fred traveled the country in an RV, they eventually settled in Casa Grande, Arizona where they resided until 2020 when health issues had them relocating back to Washington to be closer to family. Janet moved to Ellensburg in 2021 after the death of her beloved husband, Fred. She is survived by her children Scott (Audry) Nehls, and Valerie (Roger) Scheopner. Grandchildren Gregory Scheopner, Eric Nehls, Leslie Nehls, and Josephine Scheopner, her sister Alice Woodruff, sister-in-law Anita Hummel, and many nieces and nephews who are scattered across the country. Janet was preceded in death by her husband Frederick L Nehls, her parents Otto and Ophelia Hummel, brother Sonny Hummel, and her sisters Rose (Bob) Thorp, Rita (Phil) Hacker, and Florance (Harry) Stockman. The funeral mass for Janet will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Saint Andrew's Catholic Church in Ellensburg, WA. We are deeply grateful for the support and condolences we have received during this difficult time. Thank you for allowing us to share in celebrating Janet's life. She will forever remain in our hearts. Memorial Mass St. Andrews Catholic Church Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:00 AM 401 South Willow St. Ellensburg, 98926