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Nancy Wenzlau Obituary
Nancy Allen Wenzlau, 89; wife, mother, grandmother, friend to many, and former First Lady of Ohio Wesleyan University, passed away at home in Colorado Springs Saturday, June 9, comforted by her two daughters.
Nancy was involved in many groups during her lifetime including dream study, Ikebana, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Monnett Club, and Asbury United Methodist Church in addition to activities in support of OWU in her role as First Lady.
She was born in Rocky River, Ohio, and at various times of her life was a resident of Champaign, IL, Middletown, CT, Gambier, OH, Appleton, WI, Lahore, Pakistan, Delaware, OH, and Colorado Springs. She had numerous loves including annual summer sojourns at the OWU Battlepoint Association land outside of Blind River, Ontario, site of her family cabin.
Nancy successfully survived a sporadic decades long battle with cancer before succumbing and we are grateful for the extra time with her that afforded. We will miss her dearly in ways too numerous to list, but are thankful she is now at peace. She is gone but our love for her will last.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 68 years, Thomas E., children Scott, David, Katherine and Janet, and four grandchildren.
Donations to CASA of the Pike's Peak Region or a favorite local charity are suggested in lieu of flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rose Enyeart
June 9, 2022
Gone but not forgotten. The fern plants she shared came up again this year in her memory. Thanks for all she gave to this world.
June 24, 2018
How sad to learn of Nancy's death! We have known Nancy and Tom for over 40 years, primarily through our relationship with them during summers on Lake Dubourne in Blind River, Ontario. As with the other dimensions of her very active life, Nancy was a pillar in the Battlepoint Association at the lake, sharing her talents in a variety of leadership roles, including as president. We have many pleasant memories of our visits with Nancy and Tom in our respective cabins as well as those famous picnics on the "Wenzlau Rock." We shall miss her! Our sympathy to to Tom and their wonderful extended family.
Ron and Rita Stead
Lisa Kern Miller
June 21, 2018
Kathy and Janet, Sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers for you and your families.
Ellie Coriell
June 20, 2018
Nancy has and will continue to be a great source of inspiration in my life.
Rose Enyeart
June 18, 2018
A great friend and a loving person. I will miss her questioning mind and warmth and loving presence. Dream groups with her were always an adventure.
June 15, 2018
Nancy will be greatly missed at Battlepoint. Her warm, German potato salad at the picnics was certainly a Montgomery family favorite. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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