Nancy Ann Winker, 74, of Waterford, passed away peacefully April 13, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born June 3, 1946 in San Diego, CA to Donald and Agnes (Haugen) Lemke. Shortly after graduating from La Crosse Central High School, she met and married the love of her life, Sam Winker on October 17, 1964.

Throughout her life, Nancy had many hobbies with a deep passion for each one; crocheting, sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking, canning, gambling trips to various casinos, going back to school to earn her Associates degree in Marketing and pursued a career at R.J. Reynolds. Upon retirement, Nancy found a new passion: Wine making.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Sam, four children, Roger (Kelly) Winker, Paul Winker, Rich (Lois) Winker, Roxanne (Bryan) Nowak. 10 grandchildren: Logan (Sammi) Winker, along with great grand daughter Effie Jo, Lucas (Emma Ketterhagen - fiancée), Emily (Roy James) Winker, Sarah (Nick Wagner-fiancé) Winker, Elijah Winker, Alexis (Sam Linberg) Winker, McKenzie and Kendra Winker, Boyd and Cole Nowak. Nancy's brother, Mark (Vicki) Lemke.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Agnes Lemke and brother Robert Lemke.

A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.

Special thanks to the Aurora Hospice Care Team: Beth, Tammy, and Sandy