Mary Kraemer

Kraemer, Mary Age 76, of Richfield, Went home to God and her loving husband John on February 6th. She will live forever in the memories of her four children and their families: Linda Walker; Gary, Denise, John, Jeff and Evan Kraemer; Janice, Chris, Erin, Abby and Colin Regis; and Tom, Annie and Jessica Kraemer. She is also survived by her brother, Everett (Mary Ellen) Ferrian, and Sister-in-law, Dorothy Ferrian. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, John Kraemer, daughter, Patricia Kraemer, parents, Henry and Frances Ferrian, and brother, Edward Ferrian. She was loved and will be missed by many relatives, friends and neighbors. Mary was a tireless volunteer with her church and many community organizations. She was involved with St. Rita's Calendar Club, Mission Belles and was an original member of Befrienders at the Catholic Church of St. Peter. Among her many community involvements, Mary was a Girl Scout leader, a Cub Scout Den Mother and was the Treasurer of the Bloomington Association for Children With Learning Disabilities. Most important to her was time spent with her grandchildren playing board games, cards and throwing baseballs in the backyard. Mary was also an avid and accomplished gardener, a passion she shared with her grandchildren as well. A special thank you to all of her doctors, the staff of Fairview Southdale Hospital, VOA DayElders staff, and her dedicated caregivers. Mary was a great role model as a wife, mother, grandmother and Christian. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, February 12th, 11AM with visitation 10-11AM at the CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PETER, 6730 Nicollet Ave. S., Richfield. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, 5-8PM Sunday, February 11th. Memorials preferred to the Catholic Church of St. Peter or the Alzheimer's Association. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226 www.morrisnilsen.com