Nancy C. Theis (Rypel)Comfortably passed away in her home surrounded by her family April 5, 2019. Loving wife of Peter for 38 years. Mom of Alissa (Mike) Haensgen, Sam (Jazz), and Joe (Anneke). Proud Neke of Colin, Leah, Izzy, and Finn. Sister of Mark (Donna) Rypel. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, April 15th, 9 AM to 11 AM, Southbrook Church, 11010 W. St. Martins Rd, Franklin. Memorial service at 11 AM. Nancy loved to be outside and her husband was her constant companion. She was an avid runner, put countless miles on her bike and was always up for a tennis match. She loved watching sunsets and collecting fall leaves. Nancy was known for her 'wheat and heats' and love of rummaging. Traveling and exploring new places was another pastime. She always had a knack for finding hidden gems on the road less traveled, especially those with waterfalls at the end. She was a loving mother and the perfect Neke to her grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to spend time with them and show them love. Nancy gracefully and courageously battled Ovarian Cancer. Throughout her fight she leaned on the Lord for strength and was supported unconditionally by her husband, family, friends and many caring and compassionate health care workers. She never allowed her disease to slow her down or keep her from doing the things she loved – she ran, biked, hiked and lived life to the fullest through it all. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance https:// www.wisconsinovariancancer.org/ or Camp Mak-A-Dream Montana https:// www.campdream.org/ . Nancy's wish for her legacy was education about the disease 'that whispers' and support for the women diagnosed. By understanding the symptoms and recognizing changes in your health, you can BEAT the odds and catch ovarian cancer in its early stages. Bloating that is persistent Eating less and feeling full quickly Abdominal or pelvic pain Trouble with your bladder and bowels Pap smears do not detect ovarian cancer