Wisconsin's Oldest Bookstore

Meet Our Staff

JIM JANKE

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Jim has been working at Janke's for 43 years and serves as co-owner with his sister, Jane Janke Johnson.

JANE JANKE JOHNSON

A graduate of Luther College, Jane Janke Johnson is celebrating her 40th year at Janke Book Store. She co-owns the store with her brother Jim.

KAREN BRIGGS

Karen joined the Janke staff in 2010 after a career teaching math in the Wausau School District. She in fact was Jane Janke's seventh grade math teacher. Karen said the most enjoyable aspect of her job is the interaction with such a wide variety of people.

SHELLEY MILLER

Shelley joined the Janke Book Store family in 2017 after teaching second grade for 33 years in the Wausau School District. She holds degrees from UW - Oshkosh and UW - Stevens Point. Demonstrating games for our customers is just one of the things that Shelley enjoys about working at the book store.

Sue Engel

Sue joined the Janke Book Store family in 2022. She has worked for the Wausau School District as a school library media specialist for 29 years. She holds a degrees from the College of St. Benedict (MN) and a Masters from UW-Milwaukee. Sue enjoys sharing her knowledge and love of books with book lovers. She is excited about working with the wide variety of friendly customers who come to Janke's.