Helen Ann Nowacki Obituary (1931 - 2014)

Helen Ann Nowacki, age 82, of Menomonie, WI was summoned to her heavenly home, March 11, 2014. Helen was born June 22, 1931 to Tony Janett and Elizabeth (Ludwig) Janett. She was raised by her loving parents John and Elizabeth (Ludwig) Brunner in Milwaukee, WI. As a young woman, Helen cleaned homes, worked at a textile factory and then later as a nurse's aide at a local hospital. Helen and Albert married August 20, 1960 and had 2 children together. They made their home first in Milwaukee, then Union Grove, then New Berlin and lastly moved to Menomonie in 1994. Helen devoted her life to her family and friends. She was a wonderful cook and kept an immaculate home. In her free time she enjoyed knitting and crocheting, playing cards, doing jigsaw puzzles and visiting with friends and family. She will be forever remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and dear friend. Helen is survived by her son Anthony "Tony" Nowacki of Menomonie, daughter Beth (Dusty) Meister of Richfield, MN; grandson Michael Meister of Richfield, MN; and brother John (Judy) Brunner of West Allis. Helen is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Albert Nowacki, son Thomas Busalacki, and sister Betty (Ewald) Rueckert. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI. The family will meet with relatives and friends from 11:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest with her husband Albert in the spring, at Athens Cemetery, Athens, WI. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to The Neighbors of Dunn County for providing not only wonderful care, but being an extended family to Helen for the past 13 years.