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Nancy Jerabek Obituary

Jerabek, Nancy Lee (Nee Herrmann) Age 56, resident of Bayfield, WI was suddenly taken from us on April 21, 2008. She was born on June 18, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI. She was the daughter of Richard "Dick" and Betty Herrmann. She grew up in West Allis, WI and graduated from Nathan Hale High School. She married Mark Jerabek on October 6, 1973. They moved to Superior, WI where they lived for 30 wonderful years. During this time she raised her beloved sons, Matthew and Seth. She was a woman of many talents. Nancy started out working in Milwaukee as a dental assistant and dental lab technician. She was an accomplished artist, most well known for her beautiful stained glass and stepping stones. She also worked for the Superior School District as a Library Assistant at Four Corners, Nelson Dewey, Lake Superior, and Bryant elementary schools, East Junior High School, and Superior High School. Mark and Nancy dedicated the last 14 years of their lives to building their dream home in Bayfield, WI. They moved into their home in June 2006. Nancy was taken by the beauty of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. She, Mark, and sons spent 20 years boating on Lake Superior. Nearly every weekend, they would travel from Superior to Bayfield to explore the lake and islands. She cherished her time with family and friends. Above all, the love of family and friends were paramount. She is survived by her husband Mark Jerabek of Bayfield, WI, son Matthew (Jen) and their daughter Olivia of Minneapolis, MN and son Seth (Jen) Jerabek of Boston, MA, parents Richard and Betty Herrmann of West Allis, WI, sister Diane (Tom) Guenther of Hartford, WI, brother Michael (Mary Jo) Herrmann of Union Grove, WI, brother Mark (Nancy) Herrmann of Lake Nebagamon, WI, and many nieces and nephews. She had so many loving friends that she treated as family. A Visitation will be held at Bratley Funeral Home in Washburn, WI on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 3:00-6:00 PM. A service will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Bayfield, WI on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Bayfield Fire and Rescue and/or Sunshine Service Dogs, Inc.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 25, 2008.

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Amy Karlen

May 3, 2008

Mark, Matt & Seth,

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. I had only the one opportunity to meet Nancy years ago and can still recall her smile and the genuine warmth she radiated.

You are all in my thoughts, prayers and heart.

Scott Aide

May 1, 2008

The world will miss you. My condolences to your family

Mary Ann Grymala

April 30, 2008

Mere words can not express the sympathy I feel for your loss. Nancy was a bright light in this world.

Sissy Lego Pederson

April 29, 2008

Jen and Seth,

My sincere sympathy to you and your wonderful families.

I will never forget meeting your mother for the first time at Jen's wedding shower. She was such fun! And even though she was the busy mother of the groom at the wedding, she took time to talk to me, to ask about my life in Texas and to comment on our little Gus, who was a two-year-old terror at the reception. She made a lasting impression on me and my family.

Memories are the legacy of love. May happy ones carry you through this sad time.

Jen's cousin

Jen Heifner

April 28, 2008

Seth and family,

A fond memory of my childhood is our family trips/hangouts...one thing is clear: your Mom loves her boys (all three of you) very much...for you could do no wrong in her eyes (no matter how mean you were to us girls). I believe she will miss you just as you miss her.

Deepest sympathies,
Jen Heifner, "the bus driver"

MARY BECKER

April 27, 2008

SO SORRY.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

DON AND MARY BECKER

Debbie & Jim Ronding

April 27, 2008

With heartfelt sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Peterson

April 27, 2008

Mark, Matt, Seth,
I am sorry for the loss of someone so special. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mark please know if you need anything please just ask. I am here for you all.

God Bless.

Valeria Satala

April 26, 2008

Our hearts are broken and we share your loss with you. Nancy was a wonderful person. Words are not enough. We wish we could be with you. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

Paul & Val Satala

teresa polaski

April 26, 2008

Nancy, during these few years that you and Mark moved to Bayfield, we got to know you and called you friend, your warmth and loving heart made us felt as we know you for a long time. I will miss seing you around and going out for margaritas just the two of us and talking about our families. Your smile will always be shining over us.
Mark and Sons accept our deepest and most sincere condolences, Nancy was a great woman. What a loss!
Tom and Teresa Polaski, Bayfield.

Tony Bluth

April 26, 2008

Mark,

Sorry to hear about your loss. Nancy was a wonderful woman. She will be greatly missed.

Arnold Alqueza

April 26, 2008

Seth, Jen, and Family,
We are saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Arnold and Elizabeth Alqueza

Gail Gendler

April 26, 2008

Our hearts go out to you as our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail, Roger, Jennifer and Allison Bjork

Deb & Tom Atwood

April 25, 2008

Mark and family,
So saddened about the loss of Nancy. She was so full of life and love...will deeply miss spending time with her in our visits to Bayfield. Snowshoed with her along Lake Superior in January. She so loved the area and the beauty of Bayfield and Lake Superior...and so loved all of you. She talked of her family and granddaughter often. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God's love and blessings....Deb & Tom Atwood

Lisa Sieling

April 25, 2008

Dear Mark and family,
It has now been written in the Book of Life: Nancy L. Jerabek June 18, 1956 - April 21, 2008.
But what matters most of all is the DASH between those years!! That little line represents all the time she spent alive on this earth and only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
Nancy spent her dash surrounded by so much love, from her family of origin, to her husband whom she adored and her children who she loved deeply. Her heart opened to include her two daughter-in-laws and fairly burst at the seams when Olivia arrived. How lucky we ALL are to have known and loved her. I am not family...but she loved me like a favored member. She was my "sister", my mentor, my friend. I share your grief.
This I do know.... life WILL go on, but it will just not be the same without "Party Pants."
Nancy's EP Sister

Nancy's EP Family

April 25, 2008

Dear Mark and family,
Our hearts are broken for your loss....for all of our loss. Nancy was a loving, sweet, generous, kind, talented woman with a huge heart and great hugs. We will miss her frequent laughs, her wisdom, her deep passion and love of family and most of all - her friendship!! May God help all of us to understand this terrible loss.
Much Love from Scott, Lisa, Ryan and Megan Sieling

Linda Clark

April 25, 2008

Mark & Family,
May your memories of Nancy get you through this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all!God Bless.
Sincerely,
Linda Clark

Wendy Yule

April 25, 2008

Those you love will live on in your hearts. We will miss the sparkle and kindness that made Nancy so special. May your family find comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Charity Smith (Rupp)

April 25, 2008

Dear Mark, Matt and Seth,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am lucky to have one of her stained glass pieces in my home that she made especially for me. Nancy was a very gifted artist and such a sweet and kind person and I know she will be greatly missed.

Jan Rupp

April 25, 2008

Mark, we are so sorry for your loss. You and the boys will be in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy. Jan,Kristin, Matt and Charity (Rupp)

Kristin Grover

April 25, 2008

To Mark, Matthew and Seth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am very sorry for your loss.

Kristin Grover
(Robert Rupps' daughter)

Steve Mattheos

April 25, 2008

Seth, Jen, and family--
Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with you all.

Marilyn & Bob Buscher

April 25, 2008

Our loving and cherished Superior Daughter, Nancy, gave us many wonderful memories. She will always be remembered for the love she shared with us.

Clarence & Kathy Holm

April 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bill Smith

April 25, 2008

Mark we are so sorry, may god bless you and your boys.

Bill and Claire Smith

April 25, 2008

Seth, Jen & Family,

I'm heartsick to be writing you under these circumstances. Seth, your mom was such a kind woman. Her warm heart, and smile will be missed.

Kristi Matushak

Lorrie Bradt

April 25, 2008

Mark, we are so sorry for your loss.

With deepest sympathy,
Lorrie and Scott Bradt

glenda erickson

April 25, 2008

You will be missed! My deepest sympathy to all.

John and Terri Kowalchuk

April 25, 2008

Mark,
we will never forget the spectacular week we spent with Mike,
MaryJo, Nancy and you. The memory of Nancy will always be in our hearts.
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you, your children, and the entire Herrmann family.
We share your sadness

Pam Peterson

April 25, 2008

Jerabek Family,
I will always remember Nancy with her beautiful smile and her gift of kindness to everyone she met. She was a woman I was glad to know and call my friend.
God bless all of you, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Brenda Huber

April 25, 2008

Mark, our deepest condolances go out to you and your family.

Class of 1997 SSHS

April 25, 2008

Seth and family,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, you're in our prayers.

Carol Amorde

April 25, 2008

Your smile and many talents will be missed.

Steve, Pam, Blake and Kaiya Hagen (Hewitt)

April 25, 2008

We were shocked and saddened to hear about our friend Nancy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark and the rest of Nancy's family and her many friends. She will be missed very much.

Dave & Candy Prudhomme

April 25, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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