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Nancy J. (nee Helmer) Skifstad, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  She was born, February 16, 1958, at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas.  She moved frequently with her family across the United States as a Military “Brat” growing up.  Nancy graduated from Clovis High School in 1976.  She moved on to college at University of Wisconsin – Stout, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, where she graduated with a Home Economics Education major.  Nancy had a love of learning and continued her education experience at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, becoming a librarian, and through online courses to become an accountant.

Nancy had a love for quilting and created many beautiful works of art.  She was friends with many other quilters from all over and enjoyed sharing ideas and communicating with them.  She continued with many travels around the States though out her life and was proud to have visited almost all of the 48 contiguous United States.  She especially loved her road tripping with family and friends around Wisconsin with stops at Historical Markers, restaurants or just for ice cream.

Nancy is survived by: her siblings, Robert J. Helmer, Kenneith L. (Lisa) Helmer and Kerrilyn S. Rodriguez.  She enjoyed her own special bond with her nieces and nephews, Samantha R. Helmer (Zach Allard), Steven A. Davie, Wesley T. (Tanya) Reif, Brandon J. Helmer, and Alita L. M. Rodriguez (Erick Rodriguez).  She had a special place in her heart for her Uncle Rick and Sue Buchanan and his three girls, Melissa, Katie and Emilee having watched them all grow up.

Nancy had a special bond with her longest friend ever, Joanne Heaney who she met in 8th grade during her time in the Winneconne Schools.  She enjoyed her close friendships with her 2nd cousin, Eileen Buchanan, and aunt, Tammy Buchanan who supported and encouraged her in many different ways.

Nancy was preceded in death by: her parents, Robert L Helmer and Mae O Helmer; and a brother, James L Helmer.

A visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Barb Girod officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Winneconne Cemetery.

If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.