Nancy Mae Meyer, aged 76, passed away on May 6, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 5, 1949 in Harvard, IL.
Nancy graduated from Richmond Burton High School in 1967. She was married to her high school sweetheart Timothy “Tim” Hal Meyer on October 12, 1968 in Richmond, IL. They made their home in rural Chilton (Brothertown), WI for over 50 years. Nancy graduated from Lakeshore Technical Institute and had a career as a Registered Nurse for 30 years, specializing in surge medical (Med-Surg) nursing. Over the years, Nancy and Tim hosted several foreign exchange students from France, Belgium, and the Netherlands creating lasting bonds with them and their families. Nancy and Tim volunteered in Dublin, Ireland for several months through People to People International. After retiring, Nancy also volunteered at the Ledge View Nature Center, New Holstein Elementary School, FFA Chapter and Alumni events, and the American Red Cross.
Nancy’s kindness extended to the many stray cats she cared for over the years who seemed to know her house was the place to go. She also created a tradition of fun homemade Christmas games that her family will fondly remember. She loved golfing, reading, jigsaw puzzles, traveling in the US, UK and Europe, caring for her home and yard, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by her children Jennifer Meyer and Christopher (Michele) Meyer; grandchildren Madeline Meyer and Samuel Meyer; sisters-in-law Georgia Hershiser and Theresa (Mike) Kennemer; and brother-in-law Scott (Valerie) Meyer.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Tim, the love of her life. She was also preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marion (Hamilton) Pierce; brother Kenneth Pierce; and brother-in-law Ralph “Randy” Meyer.
"A little while and I will be gone from you. From whither I cannot tell. From nowhere we come, into nowhere we go. What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset." – Crowfoot, Blackfoot chief (c. 1830-1890)
Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Ledge View Nature Center in Chilton, WI or Lakeshore Humane Society in Manitowoc, WI.
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