Nancy J. Wirtz, 72, Oconto Falls, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Monday, July 13, 2026, at St. Mary Hospital, Green Bay. The daughter of Joseph and Genevieve (Brusky) Sinclair was born July 8, 1954, in Green Bay.
Nancy graduated from Pulaski High School with the class of 1972. On Nov. 8, 1997, she married Eugene Wirtz at Assumption BVM Church in Pulaski.
Throughout her working years, Nancy was employed at Northern Shoe for three years, Carver Boat for 15 years, Pulaski State Bank for three years, Georgia-Pacific for 18 years and Bay Tech for three years. In addition, she tended bar part-time for 15 years at Joe’s Place, The Shuttle and The Homestead.
Nancy was an avid bowler who also enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking and spending time with her family and friends. She had a special love for polka music, especially the music of Chad Przybylski and the Polka Rhythms. Nancy also enjoyed playing the humstrum and was affectionately known as the “Humstrum Queen.”
Survivors include her husband, Eugene; a daughter, Heidi (Neal) Christensen; stepdaughter, Carrie Nole (special friend Dan); grandsons, Rider Christensen (special friend Claire) and Mason Christensen; step-grandchildren, Olivia Nole and Alec Nole; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Bonnie Sinclair, Sandy Price, Mardell Wirtz, Roger Wirtz, David (Gail) Wirtz, Fran Stewart, Laurie (Gregg) Leanna, Kathy (Bob) Christianson and Chuck (Lisa) Wirtz; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
In addition to her parents, Joseph and Genevieve, she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Audra Wirtz; father- and mother-in-law, Floyd and Eleanor Wirtz; a brother, Jerry Sinclair Sr.; brothers-in-law, Bob Price and Jim Wirtz; and a sister-in-law, Rose Ann Wirtz.
Friends are invited to gather with family at Assumption BVM Church, 119 E. Pulaski St., Pulaski, on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m. until noon. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon with the Rev. William Rooney, OFM, presiding. Burial will take place in Kunesh Cemetery.
Nancy’s family would like to thank the entire third floor ICU staff, and the fifth floor nurses at St. Mary’s for the exceptional care given to her.
Online condolences may be offered to Nancy’s family at www.marnochafuneralhome.com or on the Marnocha Funeral Home Facebook page.
