Nancy E. Vandewinckel (née Crisp), 71, died unexpectedly at home on August 15, 2026. Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late James and Ilah Crisp. Nancy was married to Stephen E. Vandewinckel. They would have celebrated 35 years of marriage this September. Surviving, in addition to her husband, is her son, the Rev. Matthew James, husband to John Weit of Racine, and her brother, Ron, of Berthoud, Colo.

Nancy lived in Colorado for most of her life and retired after 40 years from IBM in Boulder. Nancy and Steve lived in Pennsylvania for 5 years before moving to Racine in 2022. She was an active member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Racine where she served as communion bread baker, on altar guild, and served wherever else she could.

Nancy was known for her deep love and care for all whom she met, especially by feeding others.

A funeral service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Ave, Racine, Wis., on Thursday, August 27 at 11 a.m. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/LCRRacine/ . The family will receive friends and family from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.

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