Lent, Nancy Jean

Nancy Jean Lent, 86, Mosinee, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017, at her home with her daughters and son-in-law by her side.

She was born January 7, 1931 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Carl Christian and Pearl Grace (Barlow) Dethloff.

Nancy was a natural born entrepreneur and owned and operated several businesses throughout her life. She was an ardent lover of politics, enjoyed shooting sports, loved to travel, was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and had an adventurous spirit that moved her from Wisconsin to California, on to Washington State and back home again. Nancy especially loved spending time with her three daughters.

Survivors include her daughters, Donna Jean (Dennis Holober) CePhass, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Doreen Ann Lent and Dottie Suzanne Lent, both of Mosinee; and one brother, Christian Carl Dethloff, Kooskia, ID.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Ann Chabot; and her beloved black lab, Samson, who was her pathfinder, protector and companion who died just two weeks ago.

A private celebration of her life will be held.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed atwww.petersonkraemer.com

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Published by Wausau Daily Herald on May 7, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Lent

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Randy Umbs

May 1, 2021

While time passes so quickly, I am grateful that memories don't. Nancy and her family were a shelter and a second home for me. The little lake and magical woods became a refuge. Thank you again for your kindness and love Nancy and the Girls...

Dottie Lent

May 13, 2017

Mom,
You have taught me many things throughout my life. However these last years of your life I have learned the most....

-To be thankful for what you have.
-The true meaning of family.
-To never give up in the face of adversity.

Thank you for everything Mom...thank you for being you.

I will always love & miss you.

Your daughter,
Dottie

Jane Spinti

May 11, 2017

My family spent many happy hours at the house on Cedar Creek. Swimming, canoeing and hanging out at the dam in the summer. And many happy holidays at Christmas and Thanksgiving. There was always a warm welcome and good food and I remember Aunt Nan always showed much interest in us kids. She shared her love of the weird and wonderful and I remember my first experience with a Ouija board was with a group of us kids - and Nan encouraging us to ask questions and wait for answers.
She raised three wonderful daughters and kept a close and loving watch over them. I am very grateful for the warmth she always showed to all of us, as she welcomed us to her home and world. Everyone who was close to Nan was touched by her love. Her Niece , Jane Spinti

Sheila Miller

May 10, 2017

I always loved going to my cousins house and seeing my Aunt Nan and Uncle Bob. She was always very welcoming and never seemed to mind when all of us descended upon their house and I can only imagine now as an adult how chaotic it must have been with all of us. They were such good times and memories I will always treasure.

I remember too when later Nan moved to Southern California and when we asked what they were doing she had opened a video rental store and I was amazed at what this even was because it was before I had ever heard of it!

Rest in Peace Aunt Nan with much love from your niece Sheila.

Laura Spinti

May 10, 2017

I remember many happy Sundays when we took our children to visit their cousins at their place overlooking Cedar Creek. Nan was always so welcoming and a lovely hostess. She always seemed to be as warm and friendly towards her mother and father in law who made Sundays at their home a regular occurrence. Watching them make improvements to their country property was inspirational to our family who found a way to do the same thing eventually.

Lynn Chabot-Long

May 10, 2017

I've known Nancy since I was a teenager, that's quite some time. I used to go and visit her and her family often. She was always very good to me and treated me like one of her daughters. The girls were just kids at the time, but I remember playing with them and having a good time with them. They loved to show me around their beautiful home every time I went there. I loved Nancy and her family. Nancy will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. She will be greatly missed.

Randy Umbs

May 10, 2017

I went to school with Donna and one day found myself visiting her home. When I walked in, I felt an incredible sense of calm and peace. This place felt like a sanctuary and it became one for me for the next few years. Mrs. Lent, Donna, Dorrie and Dottie were all such wonderful people and made me feel right at home. I loved being able to take the canoe across their small lake and upstream into the woods, surrounded by nature. It felt like home to me and this was all due to the people who lived there. I'll never forget the kindness that greeted me that first day and that still exists today with her daughters. Blessings to all ~ always and all ways.

Bruce Grau

May 8, 2017

What a spitfire she was! Dorrie and Dottie, you made Nancy's days filled with love and comfort. No hospital or 5 star nursing facility could compare to the care you gave your mother. Thank you for allowing me to participate in such a moving experience. Take care of each other and may you find peace and comfort with the memories of your dear and colorful Mom.

Dorrie Lent

May 7, 2017

Pizza Pan hugs, singing in the shower (all day long), that "you're so dopey" look, and best of all - "I Love you, honey"... God Bless You, your Viking spirit, and your baby boy!

With Joyous Love and Pride,

Dorrie
May 7th, 2017

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