Nancy Lee Truby,
83, of Oostburg died at Pine Haven Christian Residential Home in Oostburg on
Friday morning, August 24, 2018.
Nancy was
born on September 13, 1934, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert
R. and Dorothy (Thompson) Calpass. Nancy graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School
in Pittsburgh in 1951 and then continued her schooling to become a registered
nurse. On July 8, 1955, she married William Truby in Pittsburgh. Nancy briefly worked
as a registered nurse, although she considered her primary occupation to be a
devoted wife and mother to her family. Nancy and her husband raised their
family in Wauwatosa up until the time of Bill’s retirement in 1992, followed by
their move to their retirement home on Lake Michigan in Oostburg.
Nancy is survived
by her husband, Rev. William Truby of Oostburg;
three daughters, Dorothy (Glenn) Huth of Appleton, Amy (Bernie) Lange of Madison, Polly (Adam)
Heavenrich of Glencoe, IL one son,
Michael (Amy) Truby of Appleton; 13 grandchildren, William, Vince, Kerry Huth,
Nicole Powers, Kaitlin (fiancé Joe) Powers, Bernie (fiancé Alessandra) and
Stephen Lange, Samuel, Becca, and Lilly Heavenrich, Peter, Jacob, and Olivia
Truby; one sister-in-law, Florence Truby of Oakmont, PA and one brother-in-law
George Truby of Leechburg, PA.
Nancy was
preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Kitty (Lou) Pastorius and one
brother, Glenn (Julia) Calpass.
Nancy was a
member of the First United Lutheran Church in Sheboygan where she served as an
usher and with the Altar Guild. She was a dedicated and long-serving volunteer
for Luther Manor and Lutheran World Relief. Nancy enjoyed gardening, knitting,
birdwatching and reading. Most of all, she cherished the time she could spend
with her loving family.
A memorial
service to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at the First United Lutheran
Church in Sheboygan on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 2 pm with the Rev. Todd
Smith officiating. Family and friends will gather at the church from Noon until
the time of service at 2 pm.
Memorial
donations may be made to First United Lutheran Church, Pine Haven Christian
Communities or the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
The Truby
family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staffs of Pine
Haven Christian Communities and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for
the dedicated and loving care given to Nancy and their family.
The staff of
the Wenig Funeral Homes (920-564-2771) is serving the Truby family. For online
condolences and additional information please visit
www.wenigfh.com
