JaNae Eggert

June 29, 1957 - August 25, 2012

JaNae Arlene Kunze was born on June 29, 1957 in Valley City, ND the daughter of Keith and Gwen (Martin) Kunze. She was a member of the Luverne High School class of 1975. Following graduation, she went on to Valley City State University. In 1979, she achieved her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Music Education. On April 29, 1978, JaNae married Kerry A. Eggert at Wesley Acres Bible Camp near Valley City. They made their home in Valley City where she worked at Pamida. She opened Eggert Family Daycare so she could be at home with her children. She had been providing daycare for 32 years and was a major part of many children’s lives. Some of the things she enjoyed were going to craft shows, taking care of her flowers, and reading. Her life revolved around her family and the kids she cared for. JaNae died at Mercy Hospital in Valley City on August 25, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Kerry; daughter KeriAnn (Chad) Lahlum; sons, Erik (Tracy) Eggert and Adam Eggert; granddaughter, Jadyn Eggert; mother, Gwen Kunze; siblings, Myron (Kathy) Kunze, Lori (Jay) Omdahl, Todd Kunze, and Daryl (Jody) Kunze; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and father, Keith Kunze.