Dubuque Telegraph Herald - November 13, 2011
After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Nancy Kay Zmudka, 77, of Cold Spring, Minn., and former resident of Dubuque for many years, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at her home, with her daughter by her side.
A memorial gathering to remember Kay will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. Burial of the cremated remains will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Kay was the first child of the late Thurline (Dunshee) and R.P. White. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and grew up in the Baltimore, Md., area. She attended the University of Maryland before going to work for American Airlines, where she was based in Chicago, and then later, Dallas.
After her daughter was born, she obtained her teaching degree from Texas Women's University and then taught at elementary schools in Texas, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. She obtained her postgraduate degree from Clarke College in Dubuque while working for the Western Dubuque School District, where she won several prestigious awards for excellence in education and received numerous promotions in administrative management. During this time, she also started an educational tools corporation with three of her friends.
Upon her retirement from the school system, Kay worked for Apple Computer in the education division for several years before retiring completely in 1992, when she and Frank moved to their lake property in Richmond, Minn. Frank and Kay kicked back at the lake to do what they loved best; fishing, boating, gardening, numerous hobbies and spending time with their family and friends. After Frank's passing in 2005, Kay moved to Assumption Court in Cold Spring.
Kay was a treasured friend, respected boss, excellent educator and deeply loved by her family. She had a brilliant, inquisitive mind and was driven to succeed at every endeavor she pursued. She lived a boisterous, adventurous life, and quietly worked for women's equality in the workplace at a time in America when few women held management positions. She was a wonderful role model, and she imparted her work ethic and love of education to everyone in her family.
She lived a long, full life and always said she wanted her friends and family to celebrate the many happy memories they have of her.
Kay's memory will be forever cherished by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Bratcher) and William Crippes, of Richmond, Minn.; grandsons, Brandon Crippes, who is stationed overseas, and Ben Crippes, of Sartell, Minn.; a stepdaughter, Christine (Mike) Lambert and their children, John, Joe and Jeana; stepsons, James (Peggy) Zmudka and their children, Zach and Lucas and William (Lori) Zmudka, and their children, Matt and Molly, all from Dubuque.
She was the loving sister of the late Michael M. White and the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Zmudka.
After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Nancy Kay Zmudka, 77, of Cold Spring, Minn., and former resident of Dubuque for many years, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at her home, with her daughter by her side.
A memorial gathering to remember Kay will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. Burial of the cremated remains will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Kay was the first child of the late Thurline (Dunshee) and R.P. White. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and grew up in the Baltimore, Md., area. She attended the University of Maryland before going to work for American Airlines, where she was based in Chicago, and then later, Dallas.
After her daughter was born, she obtained her teaching degree from Texas Women's University and then taught at elementary schools in Texas, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. She obtained her postgraduate degree from Clarke College in Dubuque while working for the Western Dubuque School District, where she won several prestigious awards for excellence in education and received numerous promotions in administrative management. During this time, she also started an educational tools corporation with three of her friends.
Upon her retirement from the school system, Kay worked for Apple Computer in the education division for several years before retiring completely in 1992, when she and Frank moved to their lake property in Richmond, Minn. Frank and Kay kicked back at the lake to do what they loved best; fishing, boating, gardening, numerous hobbies and spending time with their family and friends. After Frank's passing in 2005, Kay moved to Assumption Court in Cold Spring.
Kay was a treasured friend, respected boss, excellent educator and deeply loved by her family. She had a brilliant, inquisitive mind and was driven to succeed at every endeavor she pursued. She lived a boisterous, adventurous life, and quietly worked for women's equality in the workplace at a time in America when few women held management positions. She was a wonderful role model, and she imparted her work ethic and love of education to everyone in her family.
She lived a long, full life and always said she wanted her friends and family to celebrate the many happy memories they have of her.
Kay's memory will be forever cherished by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Bratcher) and William Crippes, of Richmond, Minn.; grandsons, Brandon Crippes, who is stationed overseas, and Ben Crippes, of Sartell, Minn.; a stepdaughter, Christine (Mike) Lambert and their children, John, Joe and Jeana; stepsons, James (Peggy) Zmudka and their children, Zach and Lucas and William (Lori) Zmudka, and their children, Matt and Molly, all from Dubuque.
She was the loving sister of the late Michael M. White and the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Zmudka.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - November 13, 2011
After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Nancy Kay Zmudka, 77, of Cold Spring, Minn., and former resident of Dubuque for many years, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at her home, with her daughter by her side.
A memorial gathering to remember Kay will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. Burial of the cremated remains will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Kay was the first child of the late Thurline (Dunshee) and R.P. White. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and grew up in the Baltimore, Md., area. She attended the University of Maryland before going to work for American Airlines, where she was based in Chicago, and then later, Dallas.
After her daughter was born, she obtained her teaching degree from Texas Women's University and then taught at elementary schools in Texas, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. She obtained her postgraduate degree from Clarke College in Dubuque while working for the Western Dubuque School District, where she won several prestigious awards for excellence in education and received numerous promotions in administrative management. During this time, she also started an educational tools corporation with three of her friends.
Upon her retirement from the school system, Kay worked for Apple Computer in the education division for several years before retiring completely in 1992, when she and Frank moved to their lake property in Richmond, Minn. Frank and Kay kicked back at the lake to do what they loved best; fishing, boating, gardening, numerous hobbies and spending time with their family and friends. After Frank's passing in 2005, Kay moved to Assumption Court in Cold Spring.
Kay was a treasured friend, respected boss, excellent educator and deeply loved by her family. She had a brilliant, inquisitive mind and was driven to succeed at every endeavor she pursued. She lived a boisterous, adventurous life, and quietly worked for women's equality in the workplace at a time in America when few women held management positions. She was a wonderful role model, and she imparted her work ethic and love of education to everyone in her family.
She lived a long, full life and always said she wanted her friends and family to celebrate the many happy memories they have of her.
Kay's memory will be forever cherished by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Bratcher) and William Crippes, of Richmond, Minn.; grandsons, Brandon Crippes, who is stationed overseas, and Ben Crippes, of Sartell, Minn.; a stepdaughter, Christine (Mike) Lambert and their children, John, Joe and Jeana; stepsons, James (Peggy) Zmudka and their children, Zach and Lucas and William (Lori) Zmudka, and their children, Matt and Molly, all from Dubuque.
She was the loving sister of the late Michael M. White and the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Zmudka.
After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Nancy Kay Zmudka, 77, of Cold Spring, Minn., and former resident of Dubuque for many years, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, at her home, with her daughter by her side.
A memorial gathering to remember Kay will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at Behr Funeral Home, 1491 Main St. Burial of the cremated remains will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Kay was the first child of the late Thurline (Dunshee) and R.P. White. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and grew up in the Baltimore, Md., area. She attended the University of Maryland before going to work for American Airlines, where she was based in Chicago, and then later, Dallas.
After her daughter was born, she obtained her teaching degree from Texas Women's University and then taught at elementary schools in Texas, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. She obtained her postgraduate degree from Clarke College in Dubuque while working for the Western Dubuque School District, where she won several prestigious awards for excellence in education and received numerous promotions in administrative management. During this time, she also started an educational tools corporation with three of her friends.
Upon her retirement from the school system, Kay worked for Apple Computer in the education division for several years before retiring completely in 1992, when she and Frank moved to their lake property in Richmond, Minn. Frank and Kay kicked back at the lake to do what they loved best; fishing, boating, gardening, numerous hobbies and spending time with their family and friends. After Frank's passing in 2005, Kay moved to Assumption Court in Cold Spring.
Kay was a treasured friend, respected boss, excellent educator and deeply loved by her family. She had a brilliant, inquisitive mind and was driven to succeed at every endeavor she pursued. She lived a boisterous, adventurous life, and quietly worked for women's equality in the workplace at a time in America when few women held management positions. She was a wonderful role model, and she imparted her work ethic and love of education to everyone in her family.
She lived a long, full life and always said she wanted her friends and family to celebrate the many happy memories they have of her.
Kay's memory will be forever cherished by her daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Bratcher) and William Crippes, of Richmond, Minn.; grandsons, Brandon Crippes, who is stationed overseas, and Ben Crippes, of Sartell, Minn.; a stepdaughter, Christine (Mike) Lambert and their children, John, Joe and Jeana; stepsons, James (Peggy) Zmudka and their children, Zach and Lucas and William (Lori) Zmudka, and their children, Matt and Molly, all from Dubuque.
She was the loving sister of the late Michael M. White and the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Zmudka.
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