Janet R. Levy

Janet Levy (nee Ribner) died peacefully at her long time home in Cedarburg on January 14, 2026. Janet is survived by her husband of 70 years, Donald Levy, and her three children, Lisa (Tom) Vogt, Kim Levy (Michael Stafman), and Ben (Janice) Levy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brian Vogt, Stephanie (Saxon) Baum, Ellie (Jordan) Bender, Madeline (Jordan) Mark, Audree Goone, Jake Levy, Sara Levy and Anna Levy and her great grandchildren, Bari and Banks Baum and Theo and Lola Bender.

Along with her family, Janet loved education. She earned her teaching degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi. She served with distinction as a member of the Cedarburg School Board for multiple terms. Janet was a founder and driving force of the Cedarburg High School Community Service Program which still benefits those in the district. Among the events initiated during her 13 years with the program were Portal Prom, a dance for adults with disabilities, “A Race for Sight” ski event to raise money for visually impaired skiers, and the Jam for Charity fundraiser held at the high school.

Janet spearheaded efforts to build Cedarburg’s first library and sat on the Library Board. She was instrumental in fundraising efforts for Webster Transitional School, the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, and Cedarburg’s Centennial celebration. Along with her husband, Don, she was honored with the Greater Cedarburg Foundation’s Civic Award and they received the Key to the City of Cedarburg Award.

Her love of teaching and children led her to join the staff of Mequon Jewish Preschool where she completed her professional career.

The family would like to give special thanks to Janet’s long time and dedicated caregivers, Queenie Weesen, Ann Mejias, Cristina Agrabio, and Rai Rai Ritger for their loving and devoted care.

Funeral service will be held on January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun, 2020 W. Brown Deer Road, River Hills. Private entombment at Spring Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Cedarburg High School Community Service Program or Mequon Jewish Preschool.