Nancy Schwalenberg

Nancy Schwalenberg went to be with the Lord Jesus on November 20, 2023 at the age of 86.  She passed into eternal glory in the presence of her sons, Mark and Ryan, under the excellent care of the staff of Aspirus Hospital, Medford, WI.  Nancy was never given a middle name.

Nancy was born in Waupun, WI (outside the prison) on September 26, 1937 to Clarence and Francis Van Hierden.  She was the first of three children.  Nancy married her husband, Ronald, also of Waupun (outside the prison) on August 6, 1955.  They were soon blessed with two sons: Mark and Ryan.

Nancy was a member for many years of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, Milwaukee and loved to serve the Lord in many areas of church life including: Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School director, and Evangelism Director.  Nancy also joyfully served in various roles in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) and even went on a mission trip to Puerto Rico.  She also loved to sing in the adult choir and enjoyed travelling internationally to places like China and Europe.  During her adult years, Nancy worked as a seamstress for the Dave Miller Costume Shop in Milwaukee and as a medical receptionist.

In 2016, Nancy moved to Athens, WI and became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoyed attending church and Bible study, playing sheepshead, and the special friendship of many of the members of Trinity.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother Ron.

Nancy is survived by her sister Bonnie (Jerry) Neevel; her sons: Mark (Kaye) and Ryan (Julie); six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation for Nancy will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens, on Saturday, November 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Her celebration of life service will take place at Trinity at 11:00 a.m.  Lunch will follow.  Nancy’s ashes will be placed next to her husband, Ronald, at a future date.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

In lieu of flowers, the boys ask that memorial gifts be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens; where the gifts will be split between a memorial gift to the ministry of the LWML and the Trinity Lutheran Fellowship Area Improvement Fund, or trees to be purchased and planted in Nancy’s memory.