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- Nanette A. Bohren, 81, Eau Claire, was set free from earthly bounds into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday evening, July 27, 2010, nine months after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Nanette Aileen Spoehr was born June 21, 1929, on a farm in the Town of Bovina, Outagamie County, to Leland and Nola (Hogoboom) Spoehr. When Nanette was 9 years old, her parents purchased "the home farm" near Navarino, Wis., where she grew up. She graduated from Shawano High School in 1947 and proudly attended every class reunion thereafter. Nanette was blessed with a beautiful voice, which she used to the glory of God by singing in the church choir, at weddings and at funerals. In 1948, Nanette was united in marriage to Harvey Brandt and together they raised three children in Appleton. They later divorced. In 1979, Nanette married Derold Bohren; he preceded her in death on Jan. 24, 2009. In 1983, Nanette and Derold moved to a beautiful property on the banks of the Embarrass River near Pella, Wis., where many joyful hours were spent bird watching, gardening, fishing and enjoying visits with family and friends.
While living in Pella, Nanette was very active in her church, and one of her favorite activities was the Ladies Salad Luncheon, an eagerly anticipated annual spring event, which was attended by daughters, granddaughter, sisters, and nieces. She was also very active in the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Nanette's greatest joy and accomplishment was in raising her family; her "purpose in life." She loved her grandchildren with a special granny's love, and she fought so hard this past 9 months because she couldn't bear the thought of leaving her great-grandbabies. In 1980, at the age of 50, Nanette obtained her nursing license, graduating with honors, an achievement she was very proud of. She went on to work at several hospitals and nursing homes in the Fox River Valley and Clintonville areas, retiring in 1992. After moving to Eau Claire in 1999, Nanette cared for Derold throughout his long illness, and after she could no longer care for him at home, she was at his bedside reading and singing to him every day for three years. After Derold's passing in January 2009, Nanette moved to St. Francis apartments where she made many new friends, and enjoyed playing cards, cribbage and working jigsaw puzzles. It was a happy time for her. Throughout her life Nanette loved words; she was an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast and reader of books. She spent many an evening relaxing with a crossword puzzle with her dog-eared dictionary on her lap, or immersed in a good book. Nanette was a loving and determined woman. A woman who was devoted to her family, who believed in the saving grace of God, and who was a champion of human rights and the environment. She was extremely proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she will be deeply missed. Granny we love you!
Nanette is survived by her children, Brian (Jill James) Brandt of Portland OR; Meredith (Phil) Seidl of Eau Claire; Amy (Mike) Nordlee of Appleton; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Emily (Chris) George and Logan of Chippewa Falls; Jonathan (Kristine) Seidl and Sheyenne of Rapid City, SD; Tristan (Christy) Seidl, Kyra and Evan of Fall Creek; brother, Bryce Spoehr of Black Creek; stepson Jim Bohren and Marilyn Bohren, both of Sheboygan, and many nieces and nephews.Along with her husband, Derold, Nanette was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses, Leigh (Eleanor) Spoehr; Kieth (Gladys) Spoehr; Judith (Raymond) Henrickson; Rachel (Wendell) Pues; and a sister-in-law, Ellen Spoehr.
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1929 - 2010 (81 years)