The Celebration of Life Experts

Pat Janssen

July 24, 1938 - July 15, 2026
Kalamazoo, MI

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Life Story Visitation

Sunday, July 26, 2026
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes
Kalamazoo Location
6080 Stadium Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 375-2900

Where food, drinks and stories can be shared.

Driving Directions

Mass

Monday, July 27, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
1628 East G. Ave
Parchment, MI 49004
(269) 385-4152

Lunch immediately following Mass.

Map
Web Site

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
(800) 227-2345
Web Site

COPD Foundation
PO Box 160112
Miami, FL 33116
(866) 731-2673
Web Site

Flowers


Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.

Ambati
1830 S. Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 349-4961
Driving Directions
Web Site

Taylor's Florist and Gifts
215 E. Michigan Ave.
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-6256
Driving Directions
Web Site

Life Story / Obituary


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Pat Janssen, a charismatic Kalamazoo native whose humor, generosity, and unwavering devotion shaped every chapter of his life, built a world where family came first, stories were treasured, and ordinary days became memories. A loving husband of 64 years, proud father and grandfather, and legendary host leaves behind a legacy of joy, loyalty, and the kind of steady presence that made everyone feel at home. Check back for Pat's full Life Story.