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Mary Cramer Obituary

Orfordville, WI - Mary A. Cramer passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday June 3, 2025. She was born on December 24, 1940 in Brodhead, WI to parents Marvin and Clara Olin. She married Harold "Pudge" Cramer on April 15th, 1967. Mary liked gardening, watching her birds, baking, fishing, reading books (especially about the Amish) and following Wisconsin Badger sports. She was involved with the Footville Legion Auxiliary + Marine Corp Legion Auxiliary, she worked local elections for many years and enjoyed going to lunch with her work group and classmates. Mary knew above all else family was the most important whether it was taking trips up North with the family or going to the kids and grandkids sporting events she loved spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her sons; Dan (Krista) Bartelt, Dave (Lisa) Bartelt, Jerry (Wendy) Cramer, Donny (Jennifer) Cramer; her grandkids; Jake (Heather) Bartelt, Josh (Allison) Bartelt, Greyson Cramer, Luc Cramer, Danielle Cramer, Zach Bartelt; her great grandkids; Jayce, Ellie, Breah, Payton; her brothers; Bob (Lyvonne) Olin, Richard Olin, Russ (Rexanne) Olin; and several nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded by her parents Marvin and Clara Olin; first husband Leo Bartelt; husband of Forty-Eight years, Harold "Pudge" Cramer; mother-in-law, Wanda Cramer; father-in-law, Harold Cramer; and her sisters-in-law, Kathy Olin and Betty Disalvo. The family wants to offer a special thank you to Nurse Becky at Mercy Hospice and to the staff at Monroe Health Services. Your great care for our Mother was amazing. The family is grateful for the wonderful neighbors, Roger and Rita Dean, and Chub Sommerfeldt for all their help over the years. A visitation will be held for Mary at the Orfordville Lutheran Church, 210 N. Main Street in Orfordville, WI on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM with memorial services to follow directly after visitation. 11 AM memorials services. In Lieu of flowers and memorials please make any donations to the Rock County Cancer Coalition.

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Published by WREX on Jun. 5, 2025.

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Laura Downs

June 5, 2025

My sincere condolences to Mary's family. I work as a CNA who took care of her and I truly loved being able to care for her. She always had great conversations and kept interest in my schooling. She was a great support and such an incredible woman. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Phyllis Lentz

June 5, 2025

My condolences to Mary Ann's family. We were friends fir over 50 years and worked together at Apco mfg. Co.and also went to many dances at Bluff View Park. Many good memories and a very good friend. Rest in peace my dear freind.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Orfordville Lutheran Church

210 North Main Street, Orfordville, WI

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12

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Orfordville Lutheran Church

210 North Main Street, Orfordville, WI

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