Nancy J. Broxterman, 62, of Sabetha died Thursday, October 13, 2016.  

Nancy was born to Murray and Mava Wagner on September 4, 1954 in Seneca, Kansas.  Nancy was one of five children - (Jack Wagner (deceased), Alice (Elmer) Lackey of Seneca, Kansas, Brad Wagner of Seattle, Washington, and Tim Wagner, Seneca, Kansas).  She graduated from Nemaha Valley High School in May of 1972.  Nancy married Leon Broxterman on May 5, 1973 in Baileyville, Kansas.  Leon and Nancy started their lives together in Sabetha, Kansas where they raised three children – Jacquelyn (Christopher) Halls of Sabetha, Sheila (Gary) Stratton of Spring Hill, Kansas, and Westley (Kris) Broxterman of Topeka, Kansas.

Nancy took great pride in staying home with her children while they were young.  When they were older, she worked as a school cook for the USD 113 district and as a teller at United Bank.  Ultimately, Nancy returned to the Sabetha Middle School to assist with the school food program.  She talked fondly of her job and dearly loved the kids.  She tried daily to make a positive difference in their day.  In addition, Nancy was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Sabetha.  

Including her husband and children, Nancy absolutely loved her family.  Her grandchildren (Derek, Corbin, and Ashten Halls; Mitchell and Miles Stratton; Averi, Aila, and Alex Broxterman) always came first.  Through words, actions, and lots of love, she taught them some of the most valuable lessons in life.  

She is preceded in death by her brother; mother and father; father-in-law, Leonard “Bud” Broxterman; and, brother-in-law, Alan Stallbaumer.   

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 17, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha.  A parish rosary will be recited on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha. The interment will be made in the Albany Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabetha Middle School lunch program % Angel Fund sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary 823 Virginia Sabetha, Kansas  66534.   www.popkessmortuaries.com