Nancy J. Thiele Obituary

Nancy was born December 31, 1941, in Chicago, IL, and baptized on January 25, 1942. Nancy was the second oldest of three children of Elmer and Eva (Freese) Abendroth. The family, including her brother Richard Abendroth (deceased) and sister Susan Abendroth (deceased) moved to Oconomowoc, WI in 1945. She attended St. Matthew's Lutheran grade school and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 3, 1955. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1959.

Nancy attended Valparaiso University for two years then transferred to the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and Registered Nurse degree in 1964. After graduating, she married Timothy Earl Thiele on September 25, 1965.

Nancy is survived by her husband Tim, whom she lovingly called the greatest husband in the world-her love! They are blessed with six children Matthew (Peggy) Thiele, Kristin (Todd) Simons, David (deceased) (Julia) Thiele, Daniel (Teresa) Thiele, Rachel (Kevin) Fregien, Megan (Ryan) Demianiuk and loving grandparents to 22 grandchildren.

Nancy was a staff nurse at Oconomowoc Memorial hospital for 30 years. Her greatest joys in life were sharing her love for Jesus with family, friends and everyone she met. She shared her faith openly and often, truly the embodiment of "love your neighbor as yourself.".

Nancy always had energy beyond her years and a passion for lake living and the outdoors. Nancy's favorites activities included: swimming, waterskiing, walking, biking, tennis, downhill skiing and camping.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of Memorial Service at 11 AM on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at St. Mathew's Lutheran Church, 818 W Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc. Memorials to the St. Mathew's Tuition Fund or Lakeside Lutheran H.S. Tuition Assistance Fund are appreciated. Flowers can be ordered through Rhodee's Floral for the service.

Visitation Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM St. Matthews Ev. Lutheran Church 818 W. Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Phone: (262) 567-2418.