Elizabeth passed away early morning of February 17, 2013, following several years of brave battle with Parkinson disease. She was born on Nov. 22, 1953 to Robert, Sr. and Mary Strampp of Bristol, WI. She attended St. John Baptist grade school and Salem Central High School. She received a 4-year degree in Fine Arts from UWM and a Physical therapy assistant degree. Elizabeth loved the arts, music, dance, her pugs Sophie and Charlie as well as travel with her husband. She was adept at painting as well. Elizabeth loved learning to cook Cajun cuisine and learning Cajun dance and culture. She was an avid thrift store shopper and collector of ensuing treasure. Her kindness and generosity to all will never be forgotten. She always placed the needs of others before her own. She chose to leave her brain to medical science for the research of Parkinson disease in the hopes that a cure may be found for others. She is survived by her husband Tom Nickel, sisters Mary Claire Hermann (Thomas), Becky Deridder (Daniel), Linda Hartman (Hugo), Kathleen Poras, brothers Thomas Strampp (Daphne), Robert Strampp, Jr., Christopher Strampp, Leeland Strampp, and parents Robert, Sr., and Mary Strampp.