Jane M. Schmelzle, 56, of Seneca, died on Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.

Jane was born on October 17, 1962 to Leonard and Thelma Meyer Schmelzle; their fifth of five children.  Jane grew up on a farm southeast of Seneca, near the Seneca Lake. She attended special education classes in Seneca. In 1982, Jane began attending Nemaha County Training Center which she continued for 36 years, until her declining health prevented her from doing so.

Jane was active in the community, working at the Huddle Restaurant for several years, and at the Nemaha County Nutrition Center in Seneca for 18 years. During this time, she made many friends.

Jane enjoyed bingo, dances, dining out, KU basketball, country music and watching the TV series MASH.

She is survived by her siblings, Diane (Bob) Bach of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dennis (Linda) Schmelzle of Seneca, Keith (Mary Jane) Schmelzle of Seneca and Becky Schmelzle of Seneca.  

Rosaries will be prayed at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca on Wednesday, July 24th at 2 and 7 p.m. . The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 10 a.m. the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca.

Memorials are for Nemaha County Training Center in Seneca, sent in care of the family.
 
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