SHANER, Jane M. (Mahlstedt) 1957-2018

SHANER, WASCHKAT, MAHLSTEDT

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 6/2/2018 at 13:11:34

Biography

Jane M. Shaner, 60 of Deer River, Minnesota, formerly of Waterloo and Tripoli, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at Essentia Health ‑ Deer River.

She was born June 8, 1957, in Waterloo, the daughter of Wilbur and Loretta Waschkat Mahlstedt. Jane married Ronald Edward Mauser on June 14, 2003; he died July 30, 2007.

She graduated from Tripoli High School in 1975 where she was active in choir and basketball. She then attended Upper Iowa University where she obtained an Associates degree. Jane worked in Real Estate in the Cedar Valley for 25 years before her retirement. She was co‑owner of Legacy Mortgage Company from 1990-2007.

Jane was a dog lover, particularly rescue dogs. She was a loving, family‑oriented person who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Jane was very passionate about reading and loved listening to audio books during her drives each day. Her favorite author was John Grisham.

She was the biggest fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and was a season ticket holder for football. She attended many bowl games, as well as basketball games. As a basketball fan, Jane said that Larry Bird was the best that ever lived. She was known to have a very contagious laugh and an even more memorable smile that was sure to brighten anyone’s day.

She is survived by her son, Peter (Tiffani) Shaner of Waterloo, IA; her mother, Loretta Mahlstedt of Tripoli; a sister, Mary (Stan) Smith of Cedar Falls, IA; a brother, Steve (Sandy) Mahlstedt of Waterloo, IA, and her beloved dog, Mo.

Jane was preceded in death by her husband and father.

Services:
Celebration of Life Gathering
Friday, June 8, 2018 at Locke Funeral Home

Cemetery:
Private family burial at Grace Lutheran Cemetery in rural Tripoli at a later date

Memorials:
Cedar Bend Humane Society or Junior Achievement

SPOURCE: Locke Funeral Home