Vickie Lynn Kalscheur

Vickie Lynn (Calkins) Kalscheur, born January 22, 1959 in Mazomanie, Wisconsin passed away suddenly in her home on February 15, 2025 in The Villages, Florida.

She is survived by her children Katie (Will Reinhardt), Josh (Emily) Kalscheur, and Jacob Kalscheur, her two grandsons Auggie and Liam, her mother Phyllis Calkins, her brother David Calkins, and her partner Steve Bloom.

Vickie was known for her bubbly, outgoing personality. Beautiful inside and out, she possessed undeniable warmth, a contagious smile, and showed genuine interest in everyone she met, readily befriending nearly anyone. Vickie had a way of lighting up the room and becoming the life of the party. People were drawn to her magnetic personality, vivacious presence, and easy sense of humor. Vickie had a big heart and an even bigger, unmistakable, laugh. She fiercely protected her children and loved them unconditionally, they were her pride and joy. She was absolutely delighted to become a grandma last year and took every opportunity to brag about her two adorable grandsons to anyone who would listen.

Vickie had numerous friends and was involved in many groups throughout her life. She went to Wisconsin Heights High School, where she graduated top of her class in 1977. Vickie was a lifeguard, played clarinet in the marching band, and was a natural athlete. She played several sports including volleyball competitively in high school and college, cheerleading, softball, and later in life, pickleball. But, her true passion was dancing. She danced several nights a week and almost every weekend. Vickie was a fast learner and even faster on her feet; she loved any style of dance, but the 50's held a special place in her heart. Vickie leaves behind over 30 different pairs of dance shoes, all will be sold at a dance held in her honor with all proceeds being donated to The American Heart Association. (Details for this commemorative dance are below).

Vickie prided herself on her endless work ethic. She put herself through dental school at MATC, where she earned her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene in 1981. One of her proudest accomplishments in life was returning to college later in life. Vickie went to school full time, completing classes at night while concurrently working full time and parenting teenagers on their way to college themselves. Vickie graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor's degree in Applied Science at Northern Arizona University in 2010. Vickie practiced as a Dental Hygienist for roughly 47 years, spending the majority of her professional years working at Dental Health Associates of Madison. She was a cherished member of the dental community, adored by her coworkers and patients alike - many of whom she kept closely in touch with until the end of her life. Vickie decided it was time to put down her dental instruments and retire shortly after the start of the COVID pandemic.

Vickie's other passion was travel. She never missed the opportunity to take time off for adventure. She believed in enriching her life through lived experiences. "Travel not to escape life, but to make sure life doesn't escape you". Some of her best days were spent traveling the world, as well as embarking on a cruise each winter to enjoy the warm sun and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

Vickie also enjoyed the simple things in life: puzzles, perusing the aisles of a thrift store, staying up too late, putzing with a project (she always had a project), playing games with a glass of wine- preferably outside on her deck, overlooking her meticulous garden on a warm summer evening - and preferred to share her time, laughing, with her loved ones.

Vickie loved and was loved by so many. She loved her children immensely and lived her life to the fullest, vacationing and dancing until the day she passed. Vickie left us far too soon- her absence is felt deeply by all who knew her and she will be missed beyond measure. While we grieve her loss, we may console ourselves with the knowledge that she lived a full and happy life, continues to watch over her loved ones, and dances to 50's music on a cruise in the Caribbean sun. Until we meet again, Vickie.

"The best things in life are the people we love, the places we travel and the memories we've made along the way" - Anonymous

A Commemorative Dance in Vickie's memory will be held on April 6, 2025 at The Recreation Plantation, 609 Hwy. 466, Lady Lake, FL32159. Doors open at 5:30pm. Dancing from 6:00 to 8:30pm

*In lieu of flowers, please donate to The American Heart Association in Vickie's name

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be determined, at a private ceremony in Wisconsin.