Janet Nadine Raffensperger

Janet Nadine Raffensperger May 5, 1937 - July 3, 2025 Janet Nadine Raffensperger, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Redmond, Oregon. Janet was born on May 5, 1937, in Webster City, Iowa, to William and Irene Bryan. She was raised in Charles City, Iowa, and later earned her nursing degree from the University of Iowa, where she also played bagpipes in the Highlander Marching Band. On November 5, 1960, Janet married Paul Raffensperger, and together they built a life centered on family, community, and shared adventure. In 1963, they moved to Corvallis, Oregon, where they raised their children, Parke and Kristen. Janet remained in Corvallis for over 60 years before moving to Redmond in 2024. Janet dedicated much of her professional life to caring for others as a women's health care nurse practitioner at the Oregon State University Student Health Center. Her compassion, wisdom, and advocacy made a lasting impact on generations of students and colleagues. Beyond her career, Janet lived a life rich in passion and curiosity. She was an accomplished pianist, a devoted fan of foreign films and live theater, and an avid reader. Her love of travel took her and Paul around the globe in their retirement years, collecting memories and stories from many cultures. Janet and Paul loved the Oregon coast and spent as much time as possible at their cabin in Lincoln City. This was also a favorite for her grandchildren as well. Janet was also a devoted member of PEO, an organization that provides scholarships for women. She joined in 1957 and was still a member at the time of her passing. She met many lifetime friends through PEO and spent many hours alongside her sisters working to provide scholarships to women in order to help them meet their educational goals. She is survived by her children, Parke Raffensperger (Corrie) and Kristen Rondeau (Greg); her grandchildren, Drew Raffensperger, Lindsay Zika (Daniel), Matthew Raffensperger, Bridget Raffensperger, Claire Raffensperger, Hannah King (Garret), and Henry Rondeau (Hannah); and her great-grandchildren, Waylon King, Wyatt King, and Margot Zika. Her brother Gerry Bryan and her niece Heather Bryan-Gillen. A memorial service will be held on October 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis, Oregon, with an open house to follow (location to be announced). Memorial contributions may be made to P.E.O. Chapter DQ. (Janet will be recognized in a Named Scholarship within the P.E.O. Oregon State Chapter Charitable Trust).

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Janet Nadine Raffensperger

May 5, 1937 - July 3, 2025