Janice Richmann, 101, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025, at Fieldstone in DeWitt, Iowa.

Janice Ruggeberg was born on February 4, 1924 in Rural Lost Nation, Iowa, to Harry and Dorothy (Schunter) Ruggeberg.  She attended German Valley Country School, a one-room schoolhouse, and graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1941.  On November 28, 1946, she married Raymond Richmann in Lowden, Iowa. Together, they welcomed three children into the world: Kay, Allen, and Karen.

Janice and Raymond worked side by side on their farm, cultivating not only the land but also a family. After Raymond’s passing March 28, 1974, Janice continued the spirit of hard work and transitioned to a role as a bookkeeper for Gilroy Brother’s in Lost Nation.

Beyond her professional life, Janice was involved in her community. She was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation, serving as both a trustee and financial secretary for many years, as well as a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Janice’s creative talents shone brightly through her passion for sewing and quilting. She was a prolific creator, making hundreds of items for family and friends. Each stitch was a symbol of her love and care, and her handmade treasures will continue to provide warmth and comfort for generations to come.

Those left to honor Janice’s memory include her children, Kay Myatt of Lost Nation, IA, Allen (Pam) Richmann of Lost Nation, IA, and Karen Phillips of Zwingle, IA. Her legacy also lives on through her six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, who will forever cherish the memories and lessons she imparted. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, her brothers Donald, Paul, and Ivan, and sons-in-law Frank Myatt and David Phillips.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.  Burial will be at the Lost Nation, IA Cemetery.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made in her honor to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.