Nancy K. Langen

Nancy K. Langen, 72, of rural Hokah, MN passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2025.

 Nancy was born December 13th, 1952 to Wilhelm and Bernice (Stellick) Oelke in rural Coon Valley, WI. After attending Pleasant Valley school, she graduated from Central High School in La Crosse.

 On May 13th, 1972 Nancy married Tom and spent nearly 53 years together. Dairy farming was the center of their life, continuing the tradition of their century farm where they raised their two sons. Nancy’s favorite farm job was raking hay and was often known to do this in her swimming suit, as pointed out by neighbors passing by.

 Nancy had a deep love for polka music and dancing polkas “the Oelke way”. Growing up dancing at the Concordia Ballroom to the Jolly Swiss Boys with her cousins the Seebauer’s. Nancy could often be found making pies at St. Peter’s, attending Tractor Club meetings, working the Election with her dear friend Jaynie, or leading the secret dressing making for the Roast Beef Dinner. 

 Nancy was also known for her amazing talent making barn quilts, which are displayed on barns and sheds around the area. Her talents also show through in her display of flowers and decorations in her gardens and flower beds. 

 Nancy spent much of her time at the farm but was able to take the trip of a lifetime to Florida with her two of her very dear friends Kay and Lorraine.

 Nancy is survived by her husband Tom Langen; her two sons, Jeffrey (Autumn) and Chris (Tiffany); her five grandchildren, Kaleb, Katherine, Kolby, Ivan, and Knoxlee. Also survived by her brothers, Darrell (Jill) and Robert (Shari). Nancy is further survived by her brother-in-law Larry and special sister-in-law Kay Oehmigen, along with many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great- nephews and many friends.

 Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; mother and father-In-law, Rudy and Violet; her dear brother John; also preceding Nancy in death were her dear friends Jaynie Sheffer and Lorraine Steinhauer.

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. A luncheon will follow mass at the Hokah City Center. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 24th from 4-6:00 PM at the church and from 10 AM until time of service on Saturday. Burial will be at a later date in Convent Cemetery.

 Memorials will be given to St. Peter’s Catholic School.