Nancy Huggins

Nancy Huggins was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully on December 22nd, 2021, at the age of 86. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Nancy completed her Bachelor's degree in Education at Illinois State University and went on to acquire her Master's degree in Library Sciences at Rosary College. She spent the last 20 years of her career teaching Basic Skills and GED courses at MATC. She cherished her role as mother and grandmother and delighted in nature and wildlife. A lifelong artist she would sculpt birds and animals and paint pictures of horses and nature scenes. She also enjoyed playing and teaching piano and singing in the choir. Well into her 70's she would visit the memory care center at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa and draw pictures of the resident's dogs from their childhood. She was a hiker and jogger, an avid reader and gardener, and a passionate advocate for those in need. Nancy is survived by her children, David (Cathleen) Krug, Daniel Krug and Rebecca (Misha) Huggins; and her grandchildren Cassandra, Joseph, Maxwell and Dakota; and her cousin Cynthia (Robert) Denny. Also survived by other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Beatrice, her father Ernest and her sister Carol. The family wishes to thank Lutheran Home for the special care they provided Nancy in her last years. A Memorial Service is scheduled for March 1st at Schramka-Densow Funeral Home, 423 North Main Street, Thiensville, WI. Visitation from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Service at 7:00 pm. Please come and celebrate Nancy's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Amnesty International USA, PBS Wisconsin, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the American Diabetes Association would be appreciated. A recording of Nancy's Memorial service is available on the Schramka YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/pet_WGIWd14