Nancy Haselhorst

Nancy W. Haselhorst, 88, Traverse City, MI formerly of Madison, WI & Scottsdale, AZ, died peacefully at Culver Meadows Senior Living, October 17, 2018, after suffering from Alzheimer's.

Nancy was born September 23, 1930 in Belle Fourche, SD to Jack and Helen Wilz. She attended school in Belle Fourche and Aberdeen, SD. Aberdeen is where she met the love of her life Donald D. Haselhorst.

Nancy and Don were married on August 29, 1953 and made their home in S.D., eventually moving to MN and then to WI where they raised their family.

Nancy was very active in her church Midvale Lutheran and community. She is a past president of Metropolitan Women's Club in Madison and was involved in many different areas of the Club. She was also a Meal on Wheels volunteer for many years. She was a strong supporter of the Engineering Dept. at South Dakota State College, Brookings, SD, her beloved Don's alma mater.

She thoroughly enjoyed life, traveled extensively with a group of close friends who were like sisters to her. She found great joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Don, her parents, Sister Norma and many other close relatives.

Survivors include her son Steve, River Falls, WI, daughters Linda (Jeff) Schweiner, Eau Claire, WI, Lynn (Louie) Groleau, Traverse City, MI. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Nancy's service will take place on October 22nd at Midvale Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, Madison, WI, 53711. The service will begin at 11AM, with a visitation taking place an hour before.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in Nancy's honor be made to:
Midvale Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd., Madison, WI, 53711
Oakwood Village University Woods, 6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI, 53705
Hospice of Northern Michigan, 1661 NW Silver Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 49685


Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road
Madison, WI
53705