Janice Keith

Janice Keith died August 10, 2022 with her family at her side. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Highway 72, Sarasota, FL 34241. A reception will follow.

Janice was born in Lansing March 13, 1938 to Carl and Rita Troendle. She married James F. Gaulrapp August 30, 1958 and Robert W. Keith August 11, 1994.

Survivors include eight children, Kimberely (Keith) Richardson, Walter Gaulrapp, Laurie DeLoach, Mary Gaulrapp, George Gaulrapp, Peter Tuan (Christine) Le, Angela Tien (Hanh) Chau and Thi (Hai) Le; eight step-children, Polly (Lee) Scotland, Kris (Bob) Schmitt, Sugi (Tim) O’Neil, Kent (Karen) Keith, Andy Keith, Alison (Tim) Rongitsch, Phoebe (Bob) Meyer and Peter (Bebe) Keith; one brother, Richard (Jan) Troendle; two sisters, Ellen Smith and Suzanne (Greg) Gilbertson; one sister-in-law, Freida Troendle; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Rita Troendle; her husbands, James F. Gaulrapp and Robert W. Keith; her sister, Carolyn Thorsten; and her brother, David Troendle.

Condolences may be sent to the Gaulrapp or Keith families at 2136 East Leewynn Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240. In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of the following institutions: Tidewell Hospice, St. Jude Research Hospital or any research for Dementia/Alzheimer’s.