Janine D. Breitenberger

July 20, 1927 - February 27, 2021

Janine Breitenberger (née Dufaure) passed peacefully in her sleep in her 94th year. Janine was born in Vigeois, France and came to the United States in 1958. She is preceded in death by her parents Sylvain and Marie Rose “Elodie” Dufaure (née Sermadiras), her brother Guy Dufaure, and her son Roland Breitenberger. Survived by her sister Madeleine Claude and family; her children, Caroline Breitenberger (Earl Devanny), Gisele (Neil) Murdoch, and Eric Breitenberger (Julie Rowland); as well as grandchildren, Nicole (Austin) Gibney, William Devanny, Caroline Murdoch, Jamie Murdoch, and David Murdoch; and great grandson Roland Gibney. Janine earned her master’s degree in French Literature from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and then moved to Henderson, North Carolina where she taught French at Vance Academy and English at Henderson Junior High. She subsequently moved to Cary, North Carolina where she established her own company teaching French to local business executives. She engaged her students with energy, passion and enthusiasm, always believing in their ability to become conversant in a foreign language. One student even reached out, 25 years later, to appreciate Janine’s hard work and dedication. A 35-year resident of Cary, Janine was an avid gardener with a green thumb like no other. She also enjoyed her daily long walks on local trails. She later moved to Dublin, Ohio to be closer to family where her energy and cheery disposition endeared her to many. Her family extends kind thanks to the staff at Dublin Retirement Village for their tender care and support during her final years. Services and arrangements will take place at a later date. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.