04/08/2026
Nancy Lee Tomko
age 70, passed away on February 2, 2026. Born on October 6, 1955, to Patricia and Leroy Schell, Nancy was one of ten children. She is survived by her siblings: Sheila Pflanzer; Bill (Linda) Schell; Tom (Karen) Schell; Dan Schell; Tim Schell; Steve Schell; Mary Frederickson (Jody); and Jill Schell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Barb Schell; her brother-in-law, Bob Pflanzer; her husband, Dennis Tomko; her nephew, Ian; and her dear friend, Linda. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Lydia (Hayden) Davison; her beloved grandchildren, Aletheia and Atlas; her stepdaughter, Kristy (Corey) Motto; step-grandchildren Sawyer, Nolan, and Hannah; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Nancy loved animals, especially her cats, and found peace in the beauty of the Northwoods - watching birds and deer and spending time outdoors.
She had a love for music that filled her home, from Patsy Cline and Engelbert Humperdinck to Brooks & Dunn and Celine Dion. She enjoyed live music, craft shows, and decorating - especially around the holidays, when she delighted in finding special pieces that made her home feel warm and welcoming.
Nancy had a gift for creating spaces where people could gather. Whether at home or at “Crazy Guyz,” the backyard bar she helped build and run, she enjoyed hosting others and bringing people together in ways that felt fun, inviting, and full of life.
She will be remembered in the small, meaningful details - her beautiful, unmistakable cursive handwriting, her homemade deviled eggs, and the care packages she sent, including fudgy, chocolate cookies and handwritten notes that made their way to her daughter during college.
Nancy’s life was marked by both joy and hardship, and she will be remembered for the moments of light, connection, and care she brought to those around her.
A gathering to honor her life will be held at the Ashwaubenon Community Center Activity Room (900 Anderson Dr, Ashwaubenon, WI) on Saturday, May 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited to come and share memories.
Roubal Funeral Home in Wausaukee is assisting Nancy’s family with arrangements.