Janke Book Store
Historic Downtown Wausau
Established in 1919
Staff

Image of Jim Janke, co-owner of Janke Book Store in Wausau, WisconsinJIM JANKE
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Jim has been working at Janke's for 29 years and serves as co-owner with his sister, Jane Janke Johnson.




Image of Jane Janke Johnson, co-owner of  Janke Book Store in Wausau, WisconsinJANE JANKE JOHNSON
A graduate of Luther College, Jane Janke Johnson is celebrating her 27th year at Janke Book Store. She co-owns the store with her brother Jim.






Image of Carol R., staff member at Janke Book Store in Wausau, WisconsinCAROL REITZ
Carol has been working at Janke Book Store for 16 years. She is a retired reading specialist with the Wausau School District.





Image of Bernie K., staff  member at Janke Book Store in Wausau, WisconsinBERNIE KOHLMAN
Bernie has been working at Janke Book Store for 16 years. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Superior, she is a retired teacher and grocer.





Image of Marion Zahrt, employee at Janke Book Store in Wausau, WisconsinMARION ZAHRT
Marion is an institution at Janke Book Store. She has worked with four generations of the Janke family through her 55 years of service at Janke Book Store.




Image of Gary G., employee at Janke Book Store in wausau, WisconsinGARY GISSELMAN
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and librarian and principle archivist for the Marathon County Historical Society, Gary has been working at Janke Book Store for five years.





Image of Sonja A., employee at janke Book Store in wausau, WisconsinSONJA ACKERMAN
Sonja is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. A children's literature specialist, she is a librarian with the Wausau School District and has been employed at Janke Book Store for two years. A devotee of the culinary arts, Sonja is also a master chef.



BARB THORNTON
Barb works during the summer and fall and has been employed at Janke Book Store for 24 years.