Nancy J. Ritzow

Ritzow, Nancy J. (Nee Bachmann). Born to Eternal Life on March 29, 2012 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Roger for 54 years. Devoted and loving mother of Debbie Kennedy, Cyndi (Randy) Blair, Patti Lewkowski, Karen (Russ) Roberts, Sharon (Kelly) Anton, David (Kim), Lisa Hopkins, Michael and Brian (Jennifer). Proud nana of Kyla, Mika, Jarrod, Julianne, Shawn, Austin, Nicholas, Jessica, Hallie Max, Cassie, T.J, Madeline and Benjamin. Cherished great grandma of Brayden and Owen. Dear sister of the late Gerald (Sandra) Bachmann, Judith (Timothy) Hertel and Thomas Bachmann. Fond sister-in-law of Jerry (Kathy) Ritzow, Dorothy (the late Rich) Slivicki and the late John (Cheryl) Ritzow. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday 9:30 am from the Max A. Sass & Sons Mission Hills Chapel to St. Martin of Tours Church (7963 S. 116th St., Franklin) for mass at 10 am. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2-6 pm at the funeral home. Nancy's family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Paul Nausieda, the ACE Unit at Aurora Sinai and St. Camillus Hospice for all the compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (945 N. 12th St. #4602, Milwaukee, WI 53233). After 37 years, it is almost hard for Roger and family to remember life before Parkinson disease. Nancy was in her late 30's when she was first diagnosed with the condition. Though the disease was a part of the majority of their life together, it did not stop them from doing the things they enjoyed. They had a marriage filled with children, travel and adventure. Having Parkinson's never stopped Nancy from being a hands-on mother to her nine children. Nancy was the first recipient of the Tulip Award, awarded by the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, to those who have made a valuable contribution to Parkinson disease in our community.