Nancy C. Kangas

76, Menasha, passed away surrounded by her husband and family on Dec. 21, 2022, at St. Elizabeth in Appleton. She was born there on June 15, 1946, to the late Raymond and Eunice (Witt) Schroeder. Nancy graduated from Bethel School and Menasha High School. She married Bill Kangas on June 16, 1973, at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church in Menasha. Nancy started her passion for cooking working at Valley Bank as their executive chef for many years. Her and Bill eventually bought the Country Aire and renamed it Monarch Gardens Banquet. They worked hard giving back to the community and running a wonderful business. She was so passionate about cooking and had a caring and giving soul.

She was a proud member of the Sorority Social group Beta Sigma Phi. Her and Bill were members of the Citizens Police Academy of Grand Chute. She was a lifetime member of Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed many friendships and special occasions.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Bill of almost 50 years; sisters: Cynthia Kroes and Bonnie (Tom) Day; brothers: Bob (Shirley) Schroeder, Andy (Joy) Schroeder and Fred (Teresa) Schroeder; a sister-in-law Rosie Schroeder and many dear nieces and nephews and close friends.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Ray, Jerry and Delroy Schroeder; two brothers-in-law: Chester and Charles.

A Funeral Service for Nancy will be held at 11 AM, Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church (829 Appleton Road, Menasha) with Revs. John Raasch and Ethan Cherney officiating. Friends may visit the family from 9 AM until 11 AM directly at the church. She will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.