Verona - Nancy Rose Oswald, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 30, 2024. She lived life to its fullest and positively impacted many lives with her kindness and giving nature.

Nancy, the youngest of three children of Edward and Florence Micka, was born on September 18, 1936, in Darlington, Wisconsin. She graduated from Darlington High School and obtained her teaching degree from UW-Platteville. After college, she lived in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she met her husband, Garner Oswald. They then built a life together in Verona, Wisconsin. She dedicated over thirty years of her life to educating young minds, teaching both kindergarten and first grade in the Verona Area School District. Many of her former students spoke of the lasting influence she had on their lives.

She always put family first and had boundless love for her husband, three daughters, their husbands and her grandchildren. Throughout her life she enjoyed going to her children’s music competitions, her grandchildren’s sports games and concerts, family trips to Colorado and California, and summers in Bagley, Wisconsin. She had a very creative side and made use of her art degree by making crafts of all kinds.

Her life was guided by her deep faith in God. Nancy had a charitable spirit and some of her best friends were the ladies of St. Andrew’s Council of Catholic Women (CCW). She spent countless hours volunteering at various church functions. She also served as the CCW treasurer for decades.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Garner Oswald; three daughters Beth (Kevin) Barwick, Molly (Karl Fekete) Oswald and Kris (Mike) Trapp; two grandchildren Dr. Corey Barwick and Ashley (Adrian) Brambila.

She is also survived by her brother Dr. Joseph Micka; nieces Sara (Salvatore) Patricolo and Pauline (Billy) Halacka; nephew Paul (Michelle) Micka; and great-nephews Jonathan and Matthew Micka.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, sister Norma Bahowick, brother-in-law Frank Bahowick, sister-in-law Mary Micka, father-in-law Franklin Oswald, mother-in-law Caroline Oswald and great granddaughter, Catalina Brambila.

In accordance with Nancy’s wishes, a private family service is planned. In lieu of flowers, Nancy requested that donations be made to Society of Saint Vincent DePaul.

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Nancy Oswald

September 18, 1936 - July 30, 2024

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