Janis Marie Green

Janis Marie (Moell) Green, age 85, died peacefully on October 12, 2026 at Lima Memorial Health System with her husband and family members at her side. She was born on November 27, 1940, in Lima, to the late John Frederick & Rose Marie (Mueller) Gaberdiel. Janis is survived by her husband, William M. Green, whom she shared 39 years with.

In addition to her husband, Bill, Janis is lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses, Deb (Jim) Lee, Sandy (Bob) Kinstle, Scott Moell, Tracy (Mark) Miller, Todd (Tatiana) Maell; her 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings, Barb House and David Gaberdiel; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cheryl Wehner, Janice (Darrell) Ball, Marcia (Terry) Baggs, Jim Green, Pam Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, John and Terry Gaberdiel; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles & Marie Green; brothers-in-law, Gene Wehner, Jim Sterling, and Steve Thompson; sisters-in-law, Terri Schmidt and Becky Green; and her niece, Angie Thompson.

Janis grew up in Wapakoneta, graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1958. In 1994 she retired from C & M Food Service. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially while gardening. Janis loved spending time with her friends, family and furballs, Missy and Otis. Always having a camera in hand, she was the official photographer of birthdays, celebrations and get-togethers. Janis will be remembered for her legendary Halloween parties she hosted for decades.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Father Sean Wilson will officiate and burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.