Ralph Joseph Jansen, Jr.
December 11, 1928 ~ January 1, 2018
Ralph Joseph Jansen, Jr., 89, Indianapolis, passed away January 1, 2018. Joe was born December 11, 1928, in Indianapolis, to the late Ralph J. Jansen, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Daly) Jansen.
He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1947 and attended St. Joseph College and Butler University. Mr. Jansen proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He served on the Indianapolis Fire Department for 20 years retiring in 1970 as a chauffeur. A strong Catholic, Joe was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #3660. He coached Indiana Central Little League and CYO basketball for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou (Landwerlen) Jansen; a son, David L. Jansen; brother, Paul Thomas Jansen; daughter-in-law, Mary Anne Jansen.
Survivors include his children, Paul Thomas (Barb), R. Joseph III (Jill), James Michael (Beth), John Francis (Susan), Jerald (Barbara), and Mary Ann (Rick) Arnold; daughter-in-law, Ann Jansen; sisters, Anne (the late Bob) Armbruster and Mary Elizabeth (Bernard)Eagan, and Estelle (Dick) Redoutey; 19 grandchildren, Elizabeth (Pete) Schmutte, Jennifer Jansen, Donald (Rachel) Patton, David (Leah) Jansen, Stephanie (Dan)Riley, John (Shannon) Jansen, Kristina Jansen, Benjamin Jansen, Scott (Mandy) Jansen, Rebecca (Jacob) Wade, Julie (Aaron) Wypyszynski, Gregory (Stefanie) Jansen, Joe (Rachel Casini) Jansen, Laura Jansen, Peter Jansen, Meghan Jansen, Vincent Jansen, Brian Jansen, Erin Jansen; 21 great grandchildren, Andrew, Lillyanna, Charlotte, David II, Kaitlyn, Ian, Elizabeth, Kerrigan, Cormac, Walter, Evelyn, Kaden, Hannah, Alexandra, Nora, Lucy, Sierra, Savannah, Olivia, Georgia, Dan II.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 5, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St., where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, in St. Roch Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Roch Catholic Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Mr. Jansen was my grade school basketball coach – he liked me for some reason – he would slap me on the back to get my attention – he would yell “arch the ball” “move your feet move your feet move your feet” sometime he would stick his fanny in your stomach to show you how to block out – Thanks Joe for your contribution to youth.
John,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. He was a great coach for St Roch and will be missed by the St Roch congregation as well as his family.
We are so sorry for your loss! We always remember Joe, from our vacations, as he was so kind to lend us his “pop up camper”. He was such a kind soul, and left us some of the best memories of our lives! We were able to see “the world”! It afforded us to be able to see sights such as Maine, Yellowstone, The Rockies, The smoky Mountains. He never realized what he gave us, nor what our parents showed us, but today, it is in our hearts and minds. We all still love vacation destinations, and it is clear, that it started with borrowing a pop up camper between cousins! Joe is one of my mom’s first cousins. He has a special place in our hearts, and always will. Rest in peace Joe, and rest in peace, Paul, Jim, John, Jerry, and the beautiful Mary Ann! He was a beautiful loving man!
And be at peace Joe and Jill. Sorry I missed you while typing this all.
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I really miss the days growing up as your Dad always teased me and made us feel like family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Patti Jardina, Fort Myers, Fl
Joe Jansen family and Ann Armbruster,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Joe. My husband Joe was a classmate of his at Cathedral . We always enjoyed watching basketball games with him and Mary Lou. May he Rest In Peace.
Roseanne Sergi