MADISON - Nancy Jane Thompson, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on July 22, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wis., the daughter of Paul and Helen (Tenant) Perlberg. Nancy grew up in Hales Corners and graduated from West Milwaukee High School in 1959. She later attended UW- Madison.

After college Nancy met her husband, Wayne Thompson, while working the reception desk at Walter Maddox where he worked as an accountant. They married on May 3, 1969, and bought their home on Lake Monona where they raised their three daughters, all the time keeping a full schedule of bridge, bowling and of golf until his sudden passing in 1987. For the next 37 years she carried on his legacy of life, love and family on her own.

Nancy was fun, quick-witted and a great cook. She loved The Young and the Restless, Jeopardy! and Regis Philbin during the week and boating with family and friends on the weekends. More than fair-weather fans, she and Wayne were proud Badgers football and hockey season ticket holders. All three daughters would go on to graduate from UW-Madison.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kristin (John) Provenzano, Kim (Bryan) Menegoni and Kari Schiller; grandchildren, Derek, Kayley, Kaitlyn and Alex; sisters, Pat Greene, Marilyn (Dean) King and Barbara Loe; sister-in-law, Gayle Perlberg; other relatives and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LeWayne; and brother, Paul "Sparky" Perlberg.

A visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. A private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Nancy Jane Thompson

July 22, 1941 - October 17, 2024

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