Norma Jean Kramer

Norma J. Kramer

(nee Kolpack) found peace on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Warren Kramer, married for 52 years. Loving mother to Debra (Tom) Schulte, Diana (Bob) Maciejewski, her favorite son Kenneth (Mary) Ewaskowitz, Lisa (Jeff) Stack, Laura Parthun, and Amy Langenohl. Cherished grandmother of Mark, Denise, Gwen, Ray Jr., Katherine, Wade, Stephanie, James, Aaron, Brandyn, Amber, Amanda, Joshua, Michael, and Nicholas. She is further survived by great-grandchildren, family, and friends.

Norma was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. Her blue "Kolpack eyes" were mesmerizing. She would often receive compliments from total strangers about her beautiful hair, fashion, and elegance.

Norma loved working in her flower gardens, and they were spectacular! Even into her 90s, she tended her gardens, making sure they flourished, just as she did with her children. Always nurturing us. Always tending to us. Always caring for us. She enjoyed family gatherings, birthdays, holidays, any day. There didn't have to be an occasion. Just being together was enough. She enjoyed decorating her home for all holidays. She especially enjoyed cooking and was happy when she could cook and bake for her family and friends. Her generosity was truly something to witness. Norma made sure that everyone at our very large family's annual Christmas gathering had a gift that had been carefully chosen for each person. We will do our best to continue Mom's legacy of love and caring for others.

Norma loved music. She enjoyed different genres and loved to sing and dance. That brought her joy. She and Warren used to square dance. Without knowing this was going to happen, Norma was in the audience when Toby Keith recorded his music video for "Made In America" during a concert. Go check it out.

Norma enjoyed watching her Milwaukee Brewers. This past season was magical. Years ago, she and Warren went to Spring Training in Phoenix on a bucket list trip. Once, while attending a game at Miller Park, Norma was featured by one of the cameramen on the scoreboard screen while singing the 7th-inning-stretch classic "Roll Out The Barrel." Yes, Norma is on YouTube.

Norma had a few trips left on her bucket list. Go take a trip in her honor. It doesn't have to be lavish. Just go. Enjoy the beauty of nature with your people.

Norma's faith was deep and relentless. She had traveled rough roads in her life, but her faith never wavered. She was one of the strongest women you would have had the privilege to meet, and a most genuinely loving woman who would ask how you are and cared about your answer. She was truly an inspiration.

Norma would sing "You Are My Sunshine" to her kids and grandkids. Actually, Mom, you were our Sunshine.

Memorial Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Memorial Service beginning at 12:00 Noon. Inurnment to follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Prasser - Kleczka Funeral Homes
Bay View Chapel
414-483-2322