Nancy A. Willing

Nancy Ann Willing, Age 79, passed away at her residence, Monday January 27, 2025. She was born in Racine, January 18, 1946, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Nee: Kupper) Pribyl. Nancy attended St. John Nepomuk Grade School and graduated from Saint Catherine's High School "Class of '64" . She earned her BA in Mathematics from Dominican College of Racine in 1968.

On July 26, 1969, Nancy was united in marriage to Paul Lee Willing who preceded her in death on August 15, 2024. Nancy relished her work as a math and science teacher at St. John Nepomuk School. She loved the environment and always had a lesson on how to make the world a better place. She was a lifetime member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church and was an extremely active, caring parishioner. Nancy enjoyed cruising and taking trips with her church. She enjoyed beautiful weather when she could be outdoors and especially loved tending to her vegetable, flower and butterfly gardens. It was time spent with her family that she cherished most.

She was loved dearly and will be sadly missed by her children, Paul (Phyllis) Willing, Anne Willing, Jennifer Johnson; grandchildren, Eric Willing (Fiancée, Madison Chadwick), Theodore Johnson, Emmett Johnson, Talia Johnson; sisters, Judith Packer, Barbara (Ronald) Zielinski, Mary (Kenneth) Bissett; life-long childhood friend, Nancy Mutchler, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Pribyl.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Nancy’s life will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday February 11, 2025, at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green St. with Rev. Jose Nieto officiating. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family for visitation on Tuesday, 10:00 am until time of Mass at the church. Private entombment will take place at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum. Memorials to St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, International Crane Foundation or LoonWatch have been suggested by the family.