Janet Froehlich

Janet Janine Froehlich, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and admiration of her family, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, ND after a brave battle with lung cancer.

Janet (Jan) was born October 4, 1954 in Sidney, MT, daughter of Douglas & Patsy (Mastvelten) Barone. She was raised and educated in Baker, MT graduating from Baker High School with the class of 1973. While in high school, she played saxophone in the band, was a member of the Drill Team, and the Baton Twirling Squad. She has continued to twirl both baton & fire baton throughout her life and shared that love and skill with her children and grandchildren.

Fifty years ago, in 1973, Jan met the love of her life, Wes, in Glendive, Mt. It was love at first sight, and they married on New Year’s Eve of 1976. They would spend the next 47 years working together to build a life that consisted of raising four children while leading award-winning music and color guard programs. Time as a family was spent surrounded by music and community. She was proud of the family and legacy that she and Wes built over the years starting out as a young married couple in West Fargo. They moved to Jamestown where she had a secretarial business and was busy raising children. Later, moving to Adams, ND then Rugby, ND where she taught color guard while working at the school and then managed a senior citizen housing complex. Summers were often spent with family at their cabin in Devils Lake, ND enjoying the beautiful outdoors, swimming, and skiing. Their final move to Hillsboro, ND was over 20 years ago in 2002. They immediately fell in love with the community and decided to call it home for the rest of their lives. She worked closely with her husband within the music program, marching band, color guard, and theater programs at the high school. She always enjoyed watching her students flourish on the stage and in life.

Jan’s family and loved ones were the center of her world and, in turn, were drawn to her. She loved being present in their lives in any way they needed. In the later years of Jan’s life, she embraced a spiritual path that brought her great contentment and peace. She enjoyed sharing her kindness and wisdom with anyone who needed it; be it through a meaningful conversation, a tarot reading, or a warm hug. She attended multiple craft fairs each year with her Mother and Daughters throughout Montana and North Dakota to spread her message of love and joy. She was always at peace in nature and loved taking her scooter out on the streets of Hillsboro. She also liked working in her garden tending to her flowers, grapes, and berry bushes. Every Christmas there would be a new batch of jelly to share with friends and family. She was known for her ability to love unconditionally and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jan leaves behind her husband, Wes Froehlich of Hillsboro, ND, children: Amber (Todd) Szczepanski, Wesley (Jamie Brose) Froehlich III, Jordan (Ashley) Froehlich all of Fargo, ND, and Brei (Michael) Davis of Hatton, ND. Brothers: Doug (Rita) Barone of Casper, WY; Tim (Dauphine) Barone of Mill Creek, WA. Sister: Teresa (Bill) Wade of Glendive, MT. Brother-in-law, Bruce Sapp of Azle, TX. 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents: Douglas & Patsy Barone, he sister, Carla Sapp, her mother and father-in-law, Leo and Jackie Froehlich, and her grandson, Landon Stack.