Nancy Helen Heller, age 83, passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023, in Shawano surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on January 24, 1940, in Bonduel, daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Urban) Boettcher. On October 31, 1962, Nancy was united in marriage to Donald Heller. The couple spent 56 wonderful years together before Donald passed away in 2019. Nancy worked as a school bus driver for the Bonduel School District for over 30 years. The most important part of her life was her beloved family.  She was a proud mother and grandmother and cherished every moment she spent with her grandchildren.

Nancy is survived by her children, Barbara Schuettpelz of Green Bay, Peggy (Keith) Richter of Shawano and Craig (Kimberly) Heller of Athens, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Christopher (Erica) Schuettpelz, Matthew (Caitlin) Richter, Melissa (fiancé Nate Mast) Richter, Nathan (Nafeesa) Heller and Kristin (Randy) Rybicki; four great grandchildren, Blake, Ellie, Noor, and Max with another, baby Mast expected in December; siblings, James (Peggy) Boettcher of New London, Kenny (significant other Dawn Scheelk) Boettcher of Bonduel and Mike (Debbie) Boettcher of Combined Locks; and sisters-in-law, Darlene Heller and Carol Heller. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her parents; brothers, Roger (Mayville) Boettcher and Robert (Mona) Urban; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and other family.

A funeral service for Nancy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bonduel with Pastor David Ticks officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery.