Janice Bugenhagen

On Friday, October 15th, 2021, Janice (Jan) Elaine Bugenhagen, loving wife and mother of four energetic boys, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at Clarkson Health Care surrounded by family.
She was born October 15th, 1938 to Noel and Lucille Abbott in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
After graduating from Harrisburg High School, Jan completed Stewart’s School of Hairstyling in Sioux Falls. She was a hairstylist for several years prior to marrying John Bugenhagen on October 11th, 1958 in Mitchell, South Dakota. They just celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary five days prior to her passing.
A loving mother and homemaker, Jan was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends.
Jan is survived by her husband John; sons, Barry of Rapid City, S.D.; Brook (Suzann) Bugenhagen of Norfolk, Neb., and Bill of Rapid City. She was also blessed with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Jan was preceded in death by a son, Brett Bugenhagen, her parents, Noel and Lucille Abbott and sister Gail Nelson.
A private service for immediate family will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer, SD.