Janet C. Lowe, age 87, a lifelong resident of Tomahawk, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Jan was born on May 9, 1939, in Tomahawk, WI, to the late Walter and Florence Kropla. On July 10, 1982, Jan married Harold Lowe. They shared many years together until his passing on December 22, 2012.
Jan graduated from Tomahawk High School in 1957 and later worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aide at Riverview Nursing Home. She was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church where she remained connected to her faith and community. She devoted 50 years of service to the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. Jan also volunteered her time with the Tomahawk Historical Society and the Tomahawk Community Blood Drive held at Grace Lutheran Church. Jan had a deep love for animals, especially dogs. One of her special companions was Dusty, her donkey, who was part of her life for approximately 30 years. Jan also loved traveling throughout the world. Known for her wonderful sense of humor, she loved telling jokes and sharing laughter with those around her.
Survivors include her son, Scott W. (Christine Kot) Coey, of Tomahawk; her daughter, Jill (Gary) Hildebrand, of Wild Rose, WI; and her brother, Tom Kropla, of Tomahawk; and her grandchildren, Christine, Jon, Angela, Michele, Sarah, and Matthew. She is further survived by many great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Florence; her husband, Harold; her brother, Fred Kropla; and her sister, Lynn Brown.
In accordance with her wishes, a private family service will take place at a later date.
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.
