The Indianola softball team honored the life of longtime fan Jan Werling at Wednesday’s games vs Norwalk, recognizing her for her work with athletes and youth in need throughout Central Iowa through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jan passed away in 2020, and attended nearly every Indianola softball home game, inspiring kids with the twin mantras of “Give ‘em Heaven” and “Livin’ the Dream.”

“Tonight we would like to honor Jan Werling. Jan has been a Shepard of Christ that has led by example. She worked for the Indianola schools system for two decades as a volleyball and basketball coach and study hall supervisors before finding her true calling, working for the state Fellowship of Christian Athletes where she worked until she retired. In 1982, she surrender her life to Jesus and lived his example until her death, devoting countless hours to athletes and youth in need throughout Central Iowa, changing hundreds of lives. She was known for her relentless optimism, best personified through her twin mantras. Jan and husband Ron could be found in the stands for all softball games supporting the Indians.”

A plaque will forever sit at her spot in front of the bleachers behind home plate.