Jan Rae Wiese (Brockelsby) passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026 in the presence of her loving family. A private family service was held on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Jan was born to Opal Leone Dingman Brockelsby and Joseph Richard Brockelsby on July 25, 1948, the only child of Opal and Joseph.
Jan married Charles Severson on February 2, 1968. In March of 1969, they welcomed their daughter Traci, and in October of 1973 Heather followed.
Jan graduated from high school in 1966 where she participated in Girls Glee and was a member of the yearbook staff. Jan later attended Dakota State College, graduating in May of 1984. She began her career at Interlake’s Sports Center before later transitioning to Security State Bank.
Jan enjoyed bowling and was part of a league for many years. She even attended weekend bowling tournaments. We will never tell what the kids got into while she was gone! She also loved the oldies but goodies, enjoying the music and memories they brought.
Jan loved cooking and baking for her family. Her cherry and pumpkin pies were holiday favorites, and she always made sure each of her daughters had their favorite. She also loved helping her parents in the garden. Each summer, she and her mom would spend time canning the harvest. Jan grew rhubarb and made a delicious rhubarb pie and rhubarb sauce.
Jan loved her daughters with all her heart, and then came the grandchildren, who brought even more joy and love into her life. She loved spending time with the little ones, and the feeling was certainly mutual. She loved playing games with them and making memories. When Jan lived in Texas for a time, just up the street from her first 2 grandchildren, sleepovers were a frequent occurrence. She even had a special room just for them!
In August of 2004 Jan married Robert Wiese from Adrian, Minnesota.
Jan is survived by her daughters, Traci Severson and Heather Mattiza; her grandchildren Tanner and Taryn Severson and Hannah and Siennah Mattiza; and her loving family and friends who will miss her dearly.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents Opal and Joseph Brockelsby.
