Nancy M. Bischoff, 95

Fairfield resident Annunciata Maria (D’Ambra) Bischoff better known as Nancy Bischoff, 95, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Deweese, NE with Father Denton Morris officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, NE. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fairfield American Legion Auxiliary. Nancy was born in her family home at 374 3rd Street in Brooklyn, New York on October 9, 1929 to Louis and Catherine (Cancella) D’Ambra. Nancy married Roy E. Bischoff, Sr. on March 8, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. Together they shared a life filled with love and adventure, particularly during Roy’s time in the Air Force. They were stationed in Florida, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Canada and upstate New York. Upon Roy’s retirement, they chose to return to Nebraska and make their home. Nancy was widely known for her exceptional Italian cooking that was enjoyed by their patrons when she and Roy owned and operated the Chuck Wagon Cafe in Fairfield in the 1970’s. She later worked as a cook at the Branding Iron in Fairfield and then as the head cook at Sandy Creek High School until she retired at the age of 62. Nancy was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Card night on Friday with the girls was a weekly event at her house. Nancy was active in her community serving on the Library Board, Cemetery Board and President of the Fairfield Legion Auxiliary. She never lost her New York accent or her love for life, family and community. She was preceded in death by her father, Louis D’Ambra and mother, Catherine D’Ambra; Brothers, Jerry D’Ambra and Nick D’Ambra; sister, Lillian Serravalli and husband, Roy E Bischoff, Sr. She is survived by her children, Roy E Bischoff, Jr. and wife Jo Ann of Deweese; Wayne Bischoff and fiancé Jessa Soto of Hastings; Michael and wife Jennifer of Shawnee, KS; and Debra and husband Mark McLaughlin of Elkhorn; five grandchildren, Brett Bischoff; Holly Bischoff; Ashley McLaughlin; Bryan McLaughlin and Adrina Bischoff; six great-grandchildren, Jonathan; Addie; Myles; Graham; Coleson and Halle.

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Nancy M. Bischoff, 95

October 9, 1929 - November 26, 2024