Jeanette Carolyn Wiedmayer Ehnis 6/4/1939 - 12/12/2024
Jeanette passed away on December 12, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 4, 1939 in Saline, MI to Arthur and Edna (Rothfuss) Wiedmayer. She attended country school in Saline, MI and held many fond memories of that time. She graduated from Saline High School in 1957. On August 6th, 1960, she married David T. Ehnis. She attended Eastern Michigan University and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1961.
Jeanette was a dedicated and caring teacher who taught in Dexter for 30 years. Her classroom had a sense of family, and she could recall every student she ever taught. Upon her retirement, she remained invested in the Dexter community by volunteering in her grandchildren's classrooms. She also frequented the Senior Center, participating in bingo, euchre, exercise classes, casino trips, and birthday luncheons.
She had many skills and hobbies, including sewing, painting, ceramics, traveling, baking, gardening, and scrapbooking. She was truly the keeper of family memories, devoting endless hours of love into her extensive catalog of photo albums. She had a deep love of family and was a dedicated supporter of her grandchildren’s activities and interests. Her faith and commitment to her church were a reflection of her generous spirit.
She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Winkler, Christina (Brett) Wiseley, and Colleen (Todd) Clark; grandchildren: Michael (Danielle) Winkler, Robert (Nicole) Winkler, Cody (Meghan), Tyler, and Dylan Wiseley, and Rachel, Rebecca, and Rose Clark; great-grandchildren: Payton, Jackson, Madison, Lucas, and Haley Winkler, and Stella Wiseley; brother, William (Linda) Wiedmayer, sister, Marilyn (Kirk) Gordon, and nephews, Andrew (Angela), and Alan (Jeanna) Gordon.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Ehnis, her son-in-law, Steven Winkler, and her parents.
The family will receive visitors at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, on Sunday, December 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
