Service Details
A private family service will take place at West Lawn Cemetery
Nancy Ann Neis Racine – Nancy Ann Neis, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Nancy was born in Durand, WI on August 7, 1954 to the late Donald and Priscilla (nee: Sabelko) Neis. Shortly after she was born, they moved to Racine, WI where she spent the majority of her childhood. Growing up, she enjoyed playing with neighborhood friends and the family visits to her grandparent’s farm. Nancy graduated from J.I. Case High School, class of 1972. She began working at Big Boy restaurant at age 16 and spent a few years employed there. In the spring of 1974, she was a passenger in a car accident that left her paralyzed on her left side. This dramatically changed her life, but it never dampened her spirit. In her adult years, she worked for Goodwill and Hardees, where she enjoyed socializing with the patrons. Her and her parents moved to Mondovi, WI and Durand, WI for several years, but eventually returned to Racine.
Nancy had many hobbies and enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed listening to her records, with the Beatles always at the top of her picks. She was always willing to play a card game, and loved her sweets and a fresh cup of coffee. Nancy won plenty of billiard games, and if she caught you playing without her, she would say, “I play winner!” She enjoyed traveling with her parents, and enjoyed going out for lunch or dinner. You could find her passing the time with a word search or a game of solitaire, and she loved writing letters to family and friends. Her infectious laugh would make the whole room erupt in laughter. She was strong in her Catholic faith, and was involved in prayers groups.
Surviving are her siblings; Cloy Neis, Patrick (Kathy) Neis; nieces, Danielle (Eric) Scott and Nicole (Jeff) Kimpel; great-nephews, Lucas & Theo Scott and Sam Kimpel, Uncles and Aunts Leon (Vivian) Sabelko, MaryAnn (Bill) Bailey, Lola (Dennis) Johns, Francis (Marlene) Sabelko, Dennis (Joanne) Sabelko, Carol Neis and many dear cousins, relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Thomas Neis; Uncles and Aunts, Gerald (Kathy) Sabelko, Lavern (Pat) Sabelko, Virgil (Phyllis) Neis, Maxine (Leslie) Neverdahl, Phyllis (Arvid) Thompson, Tom Neis, Duane (Dolly) Neis, and Lois (William) Lawko. and Jack Neis.
A private family service will take place at West Lawn Cemetery
Debra Gilbertson Foster says
Nancy was a dear friend and neighbor while we were in high school in Prescott, WI. My sympathy to Cloy, Patrick, and the rest of the family.
Sandy Dickbreder says
Sandy and Dean Dickbreder
2057 Wustum AvenueRacine, WI 53404
Thoughts and prayers to the fmily.
LeAnn Porter says
I’ve known Nancy since she was a little girl. I baby sat for her and when I had children she babysat for me a few times. I loved her dearly along with her parents and the rest of her family. May she RIP and again see her parents and brother. My deepest sympathy to Patrick, Kathy and family and Cloy.
Anonymous says
Nancy & I have been friends since 1967 (ish) on. Walking through the park, one day, she came up to me and said “I’m going to be your new Best Friend”! I was in a very difficult time in my adolescence, so my response was “good luck!” Well, Nan persisted and the rest is history. Lucky for me. Thank you, Nan, you made my life so much better! Love, DD (MaryGail) Sullivan
Sandy (Jensen) Tyler says
So sad to hear of Nancy’s passing. We were great family friends in our youth. She was a beautiful soul and she definitely had an infectious laugh. Prayers to all of Nancy’s family.
Pamela Gustafson says
Nancy and I sang together in the Prescott High school choir. We were the queens of the alto section. Rest in peace Nancy your song lives on.
Renee Benjamin says
Nancy’s passing is a great loss to our Wednesday Catholic Communion Service at Lincoln Park Nursing Facility. I am honored to say that we discussed the Mass readings and shared the Eucharist together. We miss her bright eyes and lovely smile. May she rest in the arms of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Renee
Steven Anderson says
Nancy was one of the Greencrest neighborhood girls whom we all rode the bus to Case High together. Nancy was
a quiete and pretty girl. Condolences to
Cloy and the family.