Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
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.
Jeanne Tollard wrote on January 18, 2025
I so enjoyed getting to know Nancy at our Tjursday morning Bible Study at All Saints. She always had stories to tell and was so kind to all she met..Her wisdom and honesty about her faith was a light to all of us.. May she rest in the arms of our loving God..
Kathy Dutcher wrote on January 17, 2025
Prayers for the family of Nancy. She was such a generous and loving woman. She shared her yarn with me and her love at our Bible Study! She was always so upbeat and had so many experiences and stories to tell--her knowledge was very much appreciated.
LINDA DITTBURNER wrote on January 17, 2025
Prayers for Nancy's family and friends. Nancy' was so knowledgeable about many things and I enjoyed listening to her at our Thursday morning Bible Study. Nancy was talented with her crocheting and all the hats and things she would make for others. She loved helping other people and was involved in doing things and making things for them. Nancy was strong in her faith and we would talk a lot about how our faith was so important in our lives after the church service with our hot cup of tea or coffee. May she now rest in peace with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Peter Spahos wrote on January 17, 2025
My condolences to Nancy's family and friends during this difficult time, as we adjust from Nancy physically being here with us to her spiritually joining those loved ones who have gone before.
Keep the good memories in mind, and Nancy will be with us.
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