Racine – Nancy Delroy Meinholz, 77, received the promise of eternal life on Friday, December 22, 2017.  She was born in Racine on June 26, 1940, daughter of the late Oscar and Estelle (née: Krupp) Blum.

Nancy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Kenneth M. Meinholz, on June 30, 1962, at Immanuel Episcopal Church.  Kenneth preceded her in death on March 19, 2003.

Nancy was a lifetime resident of Racine.  She received her Associate's degree from Gateway Technical College, her Bachelor's degree in Transportation Law from the College of Advanced Traffic, and her Master's degree in philosophy.  She worked as a sales representative for The 400 Group from 1988 until 1990 when she retired.

Nancy was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a board member of Wisconsin Women Entrepreneurs, and former president of Delta Nu Alpha (Transportation Fraternity).  She was a world traveler and travelled to such places as Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Australia, and all over North America.

Nancy leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Bradley Meinholz; daughter, Elizabeth Brooks; grandchildren, Ryan Brooks, Jamie Brooks; sister, Bonnie (Richard) Rogers; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Estelle Blum; and husband, Kenneth Meinholz.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 10:30am, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie Street, with Rev. Don Francis officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.  Memorials have been suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Trinity United Methodist Church Food Bank.  Nancy had instructed that her funeral was to be a celebration.  Everyone is requested to wear a Hawaiian Shirt to the funeral service.

Service Details

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 10:30am, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie Street, with Rev. Don Francis officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:30am until the time of the service.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

Nancy had instructed that her funeral was to be a celebration.  Everyone is requested to wear a Hawaiian Shirt to the funeral service.

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