Nancy Therese (Foegen) Christman, RN, BSN
July 5, 1962-November 17, 2024
Nancy Therese (Foegen) Christman, 62, of Bellevue, NE passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, with Ron, husband of 35 years, and sons by her side. Nancy was born on July 5, 1962, to Edward and Mary (Pfohman) Foegen.
Nancy was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, teacher, caregiver, Legion of Mary member, rosary maker, and diamond artist, who lived with a firm devotion to her Catholic faith.
Nancy grew up in Buffalo, New York, the seventh of eight siblings. She graduated from Butler High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the American University’s Lucy Webb Hayes School of Nursing in 1985. Nancy was a Registered Nurse for 35 years, and she served as a nurse at several hospitals in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
Nancy met her future husband, Ron, in 1987, and they were married in June 1989. They lived in multiple locations in Northern Virginia and in Charlottesville, Virginia, before relocating to in 2019 to Bellevue, Nebraska, for Ron’s final government service assignment at U.S. Strategic Command.
Nancy and Ron raised four sons: Andrew Paul (33), Neal William (31), Scott Joseph (28), and Bryan Anthony (25). Nancy was the primary home school teacher for her boys, and she was fully engaged in multiple home school activities at her churches. She is a proud mother and grandmother for Scott and his wife, Mary Elizabeth (Becker) Christman, and their three daughters, Siena Juliet, Nora Ann, and Tallie Elizabeth.
Nancy loved her family life.
She is survived by her husband, Ron; sons, Andrew (Phoenix, AZ), Neal (Bellevue, NE), Scott (Concord, NC), and Bryan (Cary, NC); siblings, Margaret Kabza, Mark Foegen, Ann Gadanyi (deceased); Kathryn Foegen, Thomas Foegen, Elizabeth Gerrity, and Patricia Grunzeig.
ROSARY with NEBRASKA NURSE HONOR GUARD PRESENTATION: Monday, November 25, 2024, at 9:30AM, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2708 S. 24th Street, Omaha.
REQUIEM MASS: Monday, November 25, 10:00AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with a Luncheon to follow.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, 10:00AM, 2 December, Wake Memorial Park Cemetery, 7002 Green Hope School Road, Cary, NC 27519
MEMORIAL MASS: Thursday, 5 December, 1100 AM (Reception to follow), Saint Raymond of Penafort Church, 8750 Pohick Road, Springfield, VA 22153
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the University of Nebraska Foundation, P.O. Box 82555, Lincoln NE 68501-2555. Please make checks payable to the NU Foundation, and include on the memo line or enclosed note that the memorial gift is to be directed to Brain Cancer Research, in memory of Nancy Therese Christman.
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12 Comments
Love Nancy and love all of you guys, prayers for all❤️🙏
Nancy is one of the dearest and sincerest people I have known, full of kindness, wisdom, patience, and creativity. I thank God for her friendship and now pray for her soul and the consolation of Ron, their 4 boys, daughter-in-law, grandbabies, and her extended family.
Blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Nancy. Her warm and kind soul was magnetic and thoughts of her always bring a smile. I treasure memories of her.
Nancy was such an extra special wonderful friend. I’m heartbroken.
Didn’t really know Nancyas well as I did you but am saddened by your loss and extend my deepest sympathy to you and the boys.
Ron, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I’m certain Nancy is at peace in Heaven. God bless you and your family, and you are in my heart.
Ron, so sorry to hear about Nancy’s passing. I imagine it has been quite a journey for all of you. Donna and I send our love and our sympathy to you and your family. Sounds like you found a great lady to share life and family with. Now May she rest peacefully until you meet again. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I didn’t know Nancy very well, but I do know she was a devoted follower of Jesus. May she rest in peace.
I help lead the homeschool group at St. Raymond in Springfield. I was acquainted with Nancy and remember her as a very kind soul. We will be dedicating our Annual St. Nicholas Kids’ Mart to Nancy’s memory. I understand that she used to hold the market in her driveway years ago. May perpetual light shine upon her.
Dear Mr. Christman and Andrew, Neal, Scott and Bryan,
We are heartbroken for the loss of your wife, Mr. Christman, and the boys’ mother, Mrs. Christman was always a cheerful, genuine friend to the Hatchers and I have fond childhood memories spent at the Christman house. From going over for Easter brunches and Christmas day dinners to the market at your long driveway in Springfield to homemade stations and weekly holy hours. Mrs. Christman was always an example of virtue and motherly love. Our heartfelt condolences during this time of grief.
May the souls of the faithful departed Rest in Peace,
Robyn, Mike and Gia Datiles
So sorry for our loss. Praying for Nancy and her entire family. ❤️❤️
Cindy and I are very sad that Nancy has passed on from this life, and our prayers and condolences are with all of you: Ron, the boys, daughter in law Mary, grandkids, her brothers and sisters, and extended families through the generations. We thank God for the opportunity to know and love Nancy, who has a gentle soul and a very creative, artistic, and talented mind, She was a loving wife and mother and a steadfast friend. When it came to her work as a member of the Legion of Mary, she was a warrior to bring souls to Jesus. We miss you, Nancy! With love, Greg and Cindy Hatcher and family
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