Nancy Lee Stricker, 58, of Alliance passed away suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital with her family by her side.
Nancy was born January 20, 1966 in Alliance to Byron and Cleona “Babs” (Gogert) Fowler. She was welcomed by two older brothers and two older sisters. Growing up she was active in 4-H, participating in many projects. Among her favorites were cake decorating, entomology and showing her dog, Shebba. She also especially enjoyed her experiences at 4-H camp in Halsey, NE.
She attended District 1 country school, kindergarten through the 8th grade. She then attended Alliance High School graduating in 1984. She was looking forward to attending her 40th year class reunion this summer. While in high school she was active in golf and the flag corps.
After high school, Nancy went through Marine Corps boot camp in Paris Island, SC in the spring of 1985. She was later medically discharged. Upon her return from boot camp, she began dating the love of her life, Wally Sticker. The couple was united in marriage on April 5, 1986 at the Alliance United Methodist Church.
To this union were born three sons, Adam, Wyatt and Casey. As her sons grew, Nancy kept busy chasing her sons various activities. Those included 4-H projects, junior high school football and basketball games, cross country and track meets and wrestling tournaments all over the panhandle or rodeos across the state of Nebraska and beyond. Nancy was always there with her camera and “Mom Bag” to support her boys. She was also active for a long time in the Hemingford FFA Boosters to support her boy’s interests.
Nancy was active for many years in the United Methodist Church Women, helping with many rummage sales, fall bazaars and countless funeral dinners. She was the go-to January Martha for the UMW for many years. She was also active in the Hemingford Rebekah Lodge until it was eventually disbanded.
Later in life, Nancy began working at Bomgaars. She enjoyed her time interacting with her co-workers and customers. She appreciated and enjoyed using her employee discount to spoil her 4 grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by her husband of nearly 38 years, Wally, along with her sons, Adam and his wife Laura and Wyatt all of Alliance. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Anabelle, John, Heidi, Cyrus and one on the way. Survivors also include her brothers, Mike (Sue) Fowler of Virginia and L.J. Fowler of Kentucky, her sisters, Becky Sumey and Mary Hilburn both of Washington, as well as brothers-in-law, Don (Linda) Stricker of Alliance and Rich (Connie) Stricker of Hemingford and sister-in-law, Linda (Lyle) Wood of Wyoming. All will mourn her passing. She will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her youngest son, Casey, her parents, Byron and Babs, her husband’s parents, Walter and Rosie Stricker and her sister-in-law, Deb Stricker.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Pastor Greg Reed officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Hemingford FFA, 4-H Camp Scholarship or Hemingford Junior Wrestling.