Jane Myrl (Weiss) Rinderknecht, 28 Feb 1940 - 13 Feb 2025

RINDERKNECHT, WEISS, MIKLANDRIC

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 2/26/2025 at 15:22:26

Jane Rinderknecht, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on February 28, 1940 in Victor, Iowa, to Clarence and Viola Weiss, Jane was one of five children, including her twin sister, Joan, brothers Donald and Maynard, and sister Darlene. She attended Deep River High School, graduating in 1958.

Jane pursued a career in cosmetology and worked as a talented beautician for many years. She had a deep appreciation for fashion and always dressed with style. She carefully curated her outfits and accented them with thoughtfully chosen accessories and her signature Pompeii Purple manicured nails. Jane also had a passion for making her home beautiful inside and out and was a skilled homemaker. She loved to make candles, create vibrant flower arrangements, and took great pride in maintaining a flourishing garden. Jane and her husband, David, shared a love of travel and new experiences, particularly appreciating trips to the Outer Banks, and cruises to the islands.

Receiving two kidney transplants over 37 years, Jane faced life’s challenges with remarkable strength and faith. She was a fierce advocate for her health, meeting every obstacle with resilience.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, David; her children, Michael Rinderknecht and his wife, Michelle, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, and Kimberly Miklandric and her husband, Stephen, of Asheboro, North Carolina. She was a devoted grandmother to Lindsey, Katelin, and Jack Rinderknecht, and Joshua and Shannon Miklandric. Jane also leaves behind 8 nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brother Donald, her sister Darlene, and her niece Pam.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a visitation and service at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Victor, Iowa on Saturday, February 22nd. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. and funeral service at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. A memorial service honoring Jane’s life is scheduled to be held on March 8, 2025 at 11 a.m., at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where Jane was a devoted parishioner.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Jane’s memory to UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Published in The Gazette on February 19, 2025.