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Tracy Amo Obituary
Tracy L. Amo, age 50 of Appleton, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 20, 1962, to Jim and Marge Blair in Salina, Kansas. On August 22, 1986, Tracy married the love of her life, Jim Amo, and spent 26 wonderful years together. Tracy was a proud graduate of Medford High School and UW Eau-Claire. She also earned a Master's Degree in education from Marian College. Tracy loved teaching children, and she spent eleven years at Badger Elementary School in Appleton. While there, she developed a theatrical program that she deeply cared about. Tracy always had a deep faith and was also very patriotic. She had great passions for singing, Christian music, baseball, and acting as a host family for the Timber Rattlers. What Tracy enjoyed most though was watching her children grow up and excel in all of their academic and sporting endeavors.
Tracy is survived by her husband, Jim; children: Cambria, Cassy, and McKenna Amo; parents, Jim and Marge Blair; siblings: Debbie (Verlan) Karpinske, Cheryl Foytek, Wendy Bockin, Cindy (Brian) Zielke, Jim (Kathy) Blair, Mark (Laurie) Blair; mother-in-law, Faye Amo; sisters-in-law: Sherry Fox, Marsha Johnson, and Jayme Amo; special friend of the family, Beth Grimmer. Tracy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Forrest and Osa Taylor; parents-in-law, Jim and Myrtle Amo; brother, Richard Blair.
A memorial service for Tracy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February, 9, 2013, at FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 325 E. Franklin Street, Appleton, with Rev. Dr. E. Doyle Blanton officiating services. Friends may call on the family at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, on Friday, February 8, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be an additional visiting hour before the service at 10:00 a.m. at church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Tracy's name. Contributions can be made at any Fox Communities Credit Union location under the account title name of Tracy Amo Memorial Fund.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and children at Badger Elementary School and Jim's co-workers at Orthopedic and Sports Institute for the love and care that they've shown. They would also like to thank Dr. Guenther, Dr. Munson, Dr. Yazbak, Dr. Brooks, and their entire staffs for their compassionate care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tracy Amo
Joe Woerman
November 22, 2022
Tracy Amo took me in her home for the Rattlers 2006 season. I only lived here for 3 months but in that time I witnessed how sweet and motherly this woman was. I can only imagine the mark she put on countless children in school. Ill never forget visiting her classroom and seeing the smiling kids look in amazement at us ball players, and Tracy smiling ear to ear proud as we read them a book. My daughter was born on her birthday in 2021! I will never forget her as long as I live
Michelle Marr
February 13, 2013
Tracy and I met through Vive at AMC...we connected and provided great support for each other at the beginnings of our journies with cancer. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Chris Lehrer
February 11, 2013
Tracy sang at my wedding over 20 years ago with Dave Meulemans and guests including our priest were blown away at their beautiful voices . She had a gift that only God can give and it was an honor that she sang for us. Our condolences....
Nancy D'Agostino
February 9, 2013
Peace, love and prayers to all of you!
February 9, 2013
Tracy,
You have always been my hero, now you are my angel, I love all the moments we shared together, never taken for granted. You will always remain a legacy at Badger Elementary because every child's life you touched, they will always remember you as a wonderful and dedicated teacher who spent endless hours outside the regular school hours promoting activites for students. I love you, and I love your three girls. They are strong, beautiful, and stand tall because of what they have learned from you.your soul sister, Debra Tuttle "Tut"
Jamie Hietpas
February 8, 2013
Amo Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you.
Jamie Hietpas
Terri Rohde
February 8, 2013
I met Tracy through a cancer support group. Even though she was going through chemo and not feeling well she was so concerned how everyone else was doing. Her compassionate, kind and generous personality was evident always. My sympathy to her family.
February 8, 2013
Please know that your family is in our prayers during this sad time. Our family got to know yours through softball and Tracy will truly be misses in the crowd....we are thinking of you all.
Ted, Barb, Kendra, John, Meg and Thomas Carew
February 7, 2013
May you feel the presence of the LORD at this time ...... our deepest Sympathy .... Dean & Judy Moede [NCAA BB]
Trayner Family
February 7, 2013
We are thinking of the family. Our toughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jay, Cari, Zoe & Ryann Trayner
Kathleen Fuller Kautz
February 7, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in my prayers.
February 6, 2013
Dear Jim,
May you and your daughters rest in God's arms, knowing Tracy is at peace!
I will miss Tracy and always cherish my memories of singing with her at church!
May God comfort you!
Deborah Becher and family
Tina Jeffers
February 6, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. Tracy was a wonderful coworker at Guardian, I loved working with her. She was a beautiful woman and had the voice of an angel. Keeping you all in prayer.
Jacqueline Veeser-Babich
February 6, 2013
Mrs Amo,you always made my boys feel special. You definitely had a talent for inspiring the kids at Badger. We will "cherish " the memories of past fieldtrips and your fun sense of humor!
Bonnie Peters
February 6, 2013
I was so sad to hear this news, but I am glad she will now be in the arms of the lord, cancer free. I met Tracy many years ago at Best Buy. Our paths crossed again when she was my daughters 3rd grade teacher at Badger in 2003. Thank you for sharing her with us; she will be greatly missed and we pray for peace in your hearts <3
Tammy & Gabriel Coronado
February 6, 2013
You inspired alot of kids Mrs.Amo! U will always be loved and missed forever !
Elian Coronado
February 6, 2013
Mrs.Amo you will always be missed you were the only one who inspired me the most.
Love Always and Forever,
Elian Coronado
Elian Coronado
February 6, 2013
Mrs.Amo,
You'll be missed very much always and forever,you will always have a special place in my heart.I will always remember that you were the one person who knew many ways to get kids to reveal their true idenities.
Love Always and Forever,
Elian Coronado
February 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Mrs Amo was a wonderful teacher and my children absolutely adored her. So many children were blessed to have had her as their teacher. She will be truly and deeply missed by many.
The Debraal Family
Shannon Kayleigh, Kirsten and Karter
Kris Klitzke
February 6, 2013
Tracy will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Praying for your comfort, strength, and peace, Amo Family. - The Klitzke's
Lisa Urbaniak
February 6, 2013
Tracy's beautiful voice will be missed. Many prayers out to all of your family, esp. Jim and the girls.
Lynn (Bessette) Tank
February 6, 2013
It was many yers ago, but I remember Tracy from when we worked together. I even remember when Cambria was born and how she had to explain the origin of the name! She was a wonderful person and I hope you will accept my most sincere condolences.
Debbie (BioLife Playroom) Collins
February 6, 2013
Jim, Cambria, Cassy, & McKenna, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss! I had no idea you were going through this. You have a place in my heart always and I will pray for you to receive God's comfort.
Joan McCann
February 6, 2013
God bless.
Cindy, Chad, Kallie & Clara Larson
February 6, 2013
Mrs. Amo was such an amazing person and we will always remember her with a smile! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and her Badger Elementary family.
Sandy Daul
February 6, 2013
I will always remember her smile that brought happiness to every room she entered. Tracy you will be deeply missed. Blessing and prayers for the family at this time of sadness..
Jenny Salm
February 6, 2013
Tracy will be so missed. We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Curt, Jenny, Andi, Maggie, Sam, and Mattie Salm
Stacy Cheyne
February 6, 2013
We have such great memories of Tracy. She will be greatly missed. The summer softball games will not be the same. We all know she will be cheering everyone on from above. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Terri Casper
February 6, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family as you go through this very difficult time. Wishing you peace with your memories of Tracy.
Patty Bosin
February 6, 2013
Tracy was a wonderful person, co-worker and a valued and loved member of the Badger School Community. My thoughts and prayers go out to her cherished family with the sincere wish that they may somehow be comforted.
Melanie Popp
February 6, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tammy Oppermann
February 5, 2013
My sympathy to you and your family Jim. Take comfort in knowing she is now at peace.
Sherri Van Stippen
February 5, 2013
My family and I will always remember her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The Badger community has lost a very special teacher. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family Tracy.
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