Jane Ardena Pritzl, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at her home with family present. She was graceful, accepting and so very beautiful through it all. Jane was born August 15th, 1949 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the first born child of George and Joan (Wittlin) Pritzl and followed by six siblings.

Jane attended Saint Therese Catholic Elementary School and then went on to Xavier Catholic High School in Appleton, Wisconsin and graduated in the Class of '67. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1972 with the degree of Bachelor of Science (Elementary Education) and then went on to achieve her Masters Degree from the University of Northern Colorado - Greeley in Health Education in 1977. Anyone who knew Jane, knows that she never stopped learning and researching. She was Certified as a Natural Foods Chef through the Nutrition Therapy Institute. Her love of cooking and good healthy eats satisfied us all and she made it all look so easy.

Jane had a very accomplished and prestigious work career. When she graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison she taught grades 4 through 8. She was the Project Director for Title IV-C, which entitled Personal Survival through Health Education, she was a Health Educator with the Migrant Health Program, a Teaching Assistant and Substitute Teacher for the Denver Public Schools, School Program Coordinator for Swedish Wellness Systems and then Manager, Program Consultation. She Authored many articles on health resources for Teachers and School Nurses, Jane was Director of Employee Health Promotion for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, a Consultant/Trainer for Smoking Management Clinics Inc., she was the Director of Employee Health Risk Reduction, an Evaluator/Instructor for the Center of Research in Family Medicine and Prevention Center, a Consultant for the Health Management Project in Canada and Germany, Grant Writer, Co - Manager (voluntary) for the International Project on Water and Vector Borne Disease. Jane was the Field Director of the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. She then went on to Health Intervention Scientist, Centers for Disease Control, Division of Adolescent and School Health where her main focus was smoking prevention in adolescents, smoke free school policies and smoking cessation in schools which she was Nationally recognized for and a sought after Presenter. Wow!

Jane also loved to travel and that she did, if not for work, for enjoyment. She has been around the globe and back. Adventure after adventure from Africa, Russia, Thailand, India where she went to present at a conference regarding tobacco use prevention and ended up meeting the Dalai Lama and joining his entourage. Her travels to Medjugorje, Bosnia was a special trip along with taking her parents to Germany to meet relatives. She bicycled through Italy, visited France, Australia, Cuba, Greece and most recently Iceland. Through her Rotary Club she helped facilitate the
installation of a clean water system in Nepal.

Jane loved animals, especially dogs of all shapes and sizes and they loved her. She had her share of beloved dogs, Tessy, Tyler, Alice, and little Lulu, her precious rescue and they were so lucky to have her and her love. She also shared that love with her friends and neighbors' dogs and those who would pass by and eagerly run up to her porch to collect a treat!

Jane is survived by her siblings: Thomas (Mary) Pritzl; Patti (Paul) Siddall; Dave Pritzl; Glen Pritzl; Gary Pritzl; and Jill Pritzl Obermeier (Mark Canney); Nieces and Nephews: Samuel Siddall; Kate Siddall; Emily (Tanner) Russell; George Pritzl; Jacob Obermeier (Samantha Schroeder); Great Nieces and Nephew: Ella and Avery Siddall; Lily and Hallie Russell and Brynn Obermeier. She is also survived by her Godson Mark Pieper.

Jane was a truth seeker and was never afraid to speak her truth in any circumstance. She was a strong advocate for what she believed in. Jane was a catalyst to those around her, encouraging fun and learning. As a good friend stated, "Jane was Elegant and Eloquent." Jane loved life and immersed herself fully in every moment of it. She lived life her way and we applaud a life so fully expressed!

Jane, thank you for sharing your life with us. We thank you for all that you gave and shared. You are Loved and deeply Missed.

"Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again after a moment or lifetime is certain for
those who are friends." - - Richard Bach

Special thanks to the Denver Hospice, Tiffany at Monarch Society and all of Jane's dear friends and neighbors