Nancy Ann (Krein) Menzel

Nancy Ann (Krein) Menzel, 76, of Gainesville, Fla., passed away March 24, 2021. She was born to parents Rev. Gideon and Dorothy Krein, on July 12, 1944, in Superior, Wis. She went to Monticello High School in Monticello, Iowa, and then to the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, graduating in 1966. 
She met her husband, Richard (Dick) Menzel, while she was in college and he was at Dubuque Theological Seminary, and they were married on June 30, 1968, in Dubuque, Iowa. Together they raised two children, Melinda (Mindy) and Matthew (Matt).
She was an elementary school teacher until she retired in 2004, and also was very active in the Presbyterian churches that Dick served in Cedar Rapids, Brooklyn, and West Union in Iowa, and then in Sterling, Ill., and Willard. In each church, she made many lifelong friendships and served in children’s education, church choir, and Presbyterian Women, and she also was a ruling elder in the church.
She taught Bible School to children two summers in Alaska. Her home during these times was the Presbyterian Mission boat, the Anna Jackman. She also had a long time involvement in Christian Clowning.
She is survived by her husband; daughter, Melinda Menzel and her fiancé Dana Brodersen of Gainesville, Fla.; son, Matthew (Holly) Menzel and two grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Dr. David Krein and Richard Krein.
Memorials may be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Outreach Committee, 1521 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, Fla. 32605. An online (Zoom) memorial service for Menzel will be held on Saturday, April 17. E-mail NancyMenzelMemorial@gmail.com by April 16 to obtain the Zoom information and service time if you would like to attend.