Janet Ann Renaux – Rochester, Minnesota

Janet Ann Renaux, 70 of Rochester, MN, died Monday January 1, 2024, where she resided at Arbor Terrace at Samaritan Bethany.

Janet was born March 27, 1953, in Endicott New York to Ralph and Carol Whittemore. A few short years later, they moved to Rochester so Ralph could start his career at IBM. Janet graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971. Three years later, in 1973 she married her High School sweetheart, Richard Scott Christopherson at St. Lukes Episcopal Church. In 1976 their daughter Jamie was born and was their only child. Janet and Richard later divorced in 1983.

On July 3, 1991, Janet remarried William Richard Renaux at the courthouse in a very small ceremony. The couple lived in New Port Richey for 3 years before William fell ill and moved back to Rochester for medical treatment.

Janet worked several jobs before starting her career at Charter Communications. She loved her job and all the people she worked with.

Janet was a huge music lover. She enjoyed many concerts over the years, camping, going to the beach, but her number one love was her grandchildren. She saw all 3 of them come into this world. Even till the very end with Alzheimer's, she knew them by name and wanted to hold them in her arms again.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Jamie Lyn Lambert (Matthew), her sister, Nancy Bennett (Larry) and her grandchildren, Sydney Christopherson – Howell, Maddox and Holland Christopherson.

She is preceded in death by her husband William Renaux, and her parents, Ralph and Carol Whittemore.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Fr. Nick Mezacappa officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Memorial Service.

Burial will take place at Oakwood East Cemetery in Rochester.