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Nancy Abrahamson Obituary

Abrahamson, Nancy S. (Nee Gagan ) A lifelong Waukesha resident died Sun., Sept. 18, 2016 at age 84. Nancy graduated from Waukesha High School in 1950 and was a proud graduate of UW-Madison where she received her bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. Nancy worked throughout the Waukesha and Milwaukee area as a physical therapist. Survived by her husband of 60 years Ron and their children, Chris (Deb) Abrahamson, Ann Abrahamson and Tim Abrahamson. She was the cherished grandmother of Josh and Matt Abrahamson, Pat and Erin Casey, Rachel Dubnicka and Rebecca Krengel. She is further survived by her brothers Willard (Claire) Gagan and Richard (Sara) Gagan, her sister Marion Dwarkin along with great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Willard and Ethel (nee Barkow) Gagan. Visitation Sat., Sept. 24th from 10 AM until the time of the 12 noon service in honor of Nancy's life at First Baptist Church of Waukesha, 247 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186. Private burial at Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorials in Nancy's name are appreciated to First Baptist Church or to Doctors Without Borders USA. Please visit www.randledable.com for the complete obituary.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 22, 2016.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Lean on God to comfort you through this most difficult time. 2 Corinth. 1:2-4

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My condolences for your loss. May the words at Isaiah 35:5,6 give you comfort and hope.

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