Nancy Jean Lent

Nancy Jean Lent, 86, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017, at her home with her daughters and son-in-law by her side. She was born January 7, 1931 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Carl Christian and Pearl Grace (Barlow) Dethloff. Nancy was a natural born entrepeneur and owned and operated several businesses throughout her life. She was an ardent lover of politics, enjoyed shooting sports, loved to travel, was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and had an adventurous spirit that moved her from Wisconsin to California, on to Washington State and back home again. Nancy especially loved spending time with her three daughters. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Jean (Dennis Holober) CePhass of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Doreen Ann Lent and Dottie Suzanne Lent, both of Mosinee; and one brother, Christian Carl Dethloff, Kooskia, ID. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Ann Chabot; and her beloved black lab, Samson, who was her pathfinder, protector and companion who died just two weeks ago. A private celebration of her life will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com