Jeff K. “Whitey” Janssen, 56, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home in Epworth, Iowa.

Visitation for Jeff will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa. Visitation will also be held after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home in Epworth.

Services for Jeff will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth, Iowa, with Pastor Julie Schubert officiating. Burial will be held in Highview Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

Jeff was born September 5, 1963 in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Kenneth and Betty (Schmitt) Janssen. He received his education from the Western Dubuque High School in Epworth, Iowa. Jeff worked for the Michaels Corporation.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Janssen of Epworth, IA, Carrie Janssen-Smith (Terry Smith) of Pocatello, Idaho, James (Mary) Janssen of Farley, IA, Laurie Janssen of Epworth, IA; niece and nephew, Kristine (Jay) Jubeck and Aaron Janssen.

He is also preceded in death by his father, Kenneth H. Janssen on January 26, 2001.

In lieu of flowers a Jeff K. “Whitey” Janssen memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com