WAUPUN — The community honored the late Alderwoman Nancy Vanderkin at her funeral at Waupun City Hall Tuesday afternoon. Nancy Vanderkin passed away at the age of 74 at Waupun Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 21st surrounded by family.
Nancy was born in Plymouth, Wisconsin on January 1st, 1948 and married her husband Larry Vanderkin June 29th, 1968 in Waupun. The couple owned and operated family restaurant Last Chapter in Waupun for many years until Larry’s passing in 2002. After Larry passed, Nancy worked at Tony’s Pizza where she was “a staple” of the restaurant.
Nancy was heavily involved in the Waupun community and served on the Waupun City Council from 2010 up until her passing, having served on nearly a dozen city committees throughout the years.
Nancy is survived by three daughters, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
At the funeral, Nancy was eulogized by Waupun City Attorney Dan VandeZande and Mayor of Waupun Rohn Bishop.
“I’d like to thank the Vanderkin family for sharing this celebration of Nancy’s life with all of Waupun,” Mayor Bishop said. “While this is a huge loss to you, it’s also a huge loss to this community. Nancy did so much and touched the lives of so many.”
Mayor Bishop expressed the kindness and compassion that all in the community felt from and for Nancy, acknowledging present and former officials who worked with her. He also thanked the department heads for their work to honor Nancy Vanderkin for the funeral service at City Hall.
After his speech Mayor Bishop announced an official city proclamation to extend sincere condolences to Nancy’s family for her passing. In recognition of this, city flags at Shaler Park and Waupun Utilities were flown at half-mast on the day of the funeral.
Nancy was buried at Forest Mound Cemetery after the noon service. Following the burial there was a lunch meal held in her honor at Tony’s Pizza.
