Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Nancy Lee Wolf, 80, of Oshkosh, passed away Friday, September 30, 2023, at home.
She was born December 23, 1942, to the late Richard and Sadie (Baerwald) Luebke. Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Oshkosh High School. On July 13, 1963, she married David R. Wolf. They were married for 46 years before David’s passing on October 1, 2009.
Nancy loved tending to more than 100 hostas in her yard. She was always searching for another variety to add. She was excellent in crafting, especially quilting and wool applique. For many years Nancy worked at JK Fabrics and was also an election poll worker.
Nancy is survived by a daughter, Wendy (Michael) Ristow; a son, Todd, of Oshkosh; her goddaughter, Diana Wiechman; her friend for 67 years, Carol Wiechman; her sister, Judith Ehlke, of Fall River; a sister-in-law, Carol Luebke, of Oshkosh; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by her brothers, Kenneth and Orville.
Nancy will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and her “kids”, Jake and CoCo.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at Noon at the funeral home with Pastor Andi Wolf officiating. A private family burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery-Oshkosh.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Oshkosh Humane Society in Nancy’s name. Memorials can be mailed to: Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne, WI 54986.
If you wish, please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.
Sherry Hitz- Fischer wrote on October 5, 2023
Sympathy’s to the Wolf family. Your mom will be greatly missed by a lot of people. She was a wonderful friend to Richard Hitz after Mary’s passing in 2012 and myself. really enjoyed our visits talking about my kids John, Kira. Showing her my sewing projects that I had made recently. As she was walking her fur babies. Asking me to help her cut her hostas down for winter, spring cleaning in the kitchen, living room. Taking pride with her figurine's for quilting . Where her & your dad , Mary, Richard got them on there adventures. Your mom is with all the people that passed before her and she loved so very much & resting in peace.
Caroline Panske-City of Oshkosh Clerk's Department wrote on October 5, 2023
On behalf of the City of Oshkosh, and the Clerk's Department, we would like to publicly honor Nancy and say thank you for her many years of serving her community in the election process.
Her smile and can-do attitude all those long days will be greatly missed.
Our condolences go out to the Wolf family.
Kathy Mohrman wrote on October 5, 2023
When I moved to Oshkosh several years ago, Nancy was my neighbor across the street. Nancy welcomed me by answering my questions about Oshkosh, including the history of my home. She had a considerable network of friends, many of them with whom she grew up. Every summer she would host holiday gatherings for friends and neighbors—a great way to get to know them.
Nancy was always busy, a creative craftswoman, generous with her time with others. I will miss her easy laughter and sense of humor. I will miss this special neighbor and friend.
David Vander Linden wrote on October 4, 2023
The Oshkosh Area Humane Society would like to express condolences to Wendy, Todd, and all of Nancy's family. We are sorry for your loss.
We are grateful to Nancy for her support and adoptions through the years, and also grateful to her and the family for now
giving her memorial gifts to the Humane Society. Thank you.
Our sympathy is with each of you at this most difficult time.