Nancy Lou Nettesheim passed away Nov. 4, 2026 at Charter House in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born June 21, 1942 in Elkhorn to Fred and Margaret Schoenbeck. On Oct. 10, 1960 she married James Nettesheim. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1985.
Nancy had a zest for life; enjoying travel, riding motorcycles and cruising in her convertible. More than anything, her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She worked as a medical assistant before retirement. After moving to Rochester in 2020, Nancy was active in Autumn Ridge Bible study, The Red Hat Society, 125 Live Food Pantry, and activities at Shorewood Senior Living. Nancy was a unique lady loved by all that knew her kindness and joy.
Nancy will be missed by her children, Judi (Todd) Heroff of Rochester and Jeff (Charlotte) Nettesheim of Elkhorn; brother Tom (Karen) Schoenbeck; brothers-in-law Jon and Gene Nettesheim; sister-in-law Judy Nettesheim; her grandchildren, Abbie (Adam) Broich, Blake Heroff, Steven (Jackie) Nettesheim, Kenneth (Kyla) Nettesheim, Amber Hernandez and Ashley (Carlos) Valadez; and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the care teams at Benedictine Living Community in Byron, Charter House, Dr. Christina Chen, and Mayo Hospice, who provided compassionate care to Nancy.
Friends are invited to celebrate Nancy’s life on Nov. 12 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Centerstone Plaza Hotel Soldiers Field in Rochester, Minnesota, and on Nov. 14 from 2 until 5 p.m. at Uptown at 41 in Elkhorn.
Memorial donations may be made to 125 Live food pantry or Alzheimer’s Association.