Michele Schaffer Jansen

Michele Schaffer Jansen, age 46, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 8, 2016 at her home in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Michele was born on February 14, 1970 in San Jose, California. She enjoyed working at Clayton School as an assistant teacher and bus driver, and working at Lake Magnor Restaurant. Michele loved to bike, take walks, and dance. She was a very strong and good woman. She was a best friend; Michele will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Michele was preceded in death by her grandparents, Thelma and Ward Stafford, and Iva and Louis Niles. Michele is survived by her beloved husband, Eric Jansen; parents, Wayne and Sandra (Stafford) Niles; sons, Brandon and Nicholas Schaffer; brothers, Mike Niles, William “Bill” (Kristi) Niles; 7 nieces and nephews; many aunts and uncles; and countless family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday December 13, 2016 at St. Anne’s Church 141 Church Hill Road Somerset, WI 54025. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to service at the church.