Service Details
A ceremony honoring and celebrating Martha’s life will take place on Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 5:00 pm at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Mt. Pleasant, WI. Visitation will be held at the same location from 3:00–5:00 pm. A private burial will follow on Tuesday, November 25th at Holy Cross Cemetery – Hwy 32.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to “St. Lucy Catholic Church” or “Autism United of Wisconsin”.
With full hearts and deep gratitude for her long and generous life, we celebrate the life of Martha May Clazmer, who passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after a short stay at Aurora Medical Center.
Martha was born on May 19, 1938, in Medford, Wisconsin, one of sixteen children born to John and Anna (Neubauer) Vesnefsky. Growing up in a large, hardworking family shaped her into the strong, caring, and thoughtful woman so many came to cherish.
In her late teens, she followed some of her siblings to Racine, where she began working at Johnson Wax. It was in Racine that she met the love of her life, Clarence Clazmer. They were married in 1959 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford and made their home in Racine, where they welcomed three children and were longtime members of St. Lucy’s Catholic Church.
Martha worked for 42 years at Spring Dental Group, where she was known for her kindness and dependability. She filled her life with the things she loved most: tending to her gardens, cooking and baking for those she loved, enjoying polka music and playing the accordion. Her greatest joy, however, was her family, especially her great-grandchildren, who truly were the light of her life in her later years.
She is survived by her children: Lori (Joe) Putra and Dan (Rose) Clazmer; her grandchildren: Nicole (Nick) Sobrilsky, Jeremy Clazmer, and Justin Putra; and her great-grandchildren, Riley and Gunnar Sobrilsky.
Also surviving are her siblings: Evelyn Heldt, Laverne Grzegorek, Eugene (Shirley) Vesnefsky, Lee Roy (Patricia) Vesnefsky, Kenneth (Sharon) Vesnefsky, Dennis (Donna) Vesnefsky, Dale (Linda) Vesnefsky, Galen (Jean) Vesnefsky and her best friend and partner in crime, Geneva (John) Krueger; brother-in-law Perry Paragamian; and sister-in-law Betty Vesnefsky.
She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband Clarence Clazmer; her son Kenneth Clazmer; her siblings Anna, Ronald, Bobby, Joseph, John Jr. Vesnefsky and Caroline Bittner; her parents-in-law Harry and Stella Clazmer; brothers-in-law Eugene (Doris), Dick (Jean), Robert (Mary Ann), and Thomas (Delores) Clazmer; sister-in-law Patricia Paragamian; and brothers-in-law Joseph Grzegorek and Arthur Heldt.
For the last nine months, Martha received devoted care from the compassionate staff at Meadowbrook of Racine, as well as continued support from Dr. Jennifer Lo and her team at Aurora Medical Center. Her family extends their heartfelt thanks for the kindness and comfort shown to her.
Martha lived a full, colorful, love-filled life. If the heavens sound a little more like a polka band this week, we know exactly why.
A ceremony honoring and celebrating Martha’s life will take place on Monday, November 24th, 2025 at 5:00pm at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd, Mt. Pleasant, WI. Visitation will be held at the same location from 3:00–5:00pm. A private burial will follow on Tuesday, November 25th at Holy Cross Cemetery – Hwy 32.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to “St. Lucy Catholic Church” or “Autism United of Wisconsin”.
Diane Putra says
I have so many memories of the times I spent with Aunt Martha, whether swimming in their pool in the summer, 4th of July and Christmas parties, hanging out in a Green Bay hotel while the guys went to the Packer games, and eating your yummy sauerkraut meals. You were such a great aunt. Please say hi to our mom and dad. Love you. Diane
Kathy Kalsto says
Dear, sweet Marty, you were always smiling and happy at the office! Always had an encouraging word and was always so welcoming! Say hi to Karen and may you rest in peace, you will be missed.
Sincerely, Kathy (Goffe) Kalsto
Cape Coral, FL
Mr. &Mrs. Daniel Avila says
Our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Tammy Curtis says
I Remember my aunt as a bubbly kind person were our family would go down to Racine for vacation and hang out with Martha and just do fun things and also when she would come up to Medford for weddings and mine doing polkas almost to everyone it was great fun times you will be missed Aunt Martha.
Audrey Vesnefsky-Langenfeld says
I really loved my aunt Martha. I was born on her birthday and I am a lot lit her. She was funny, she love to cook and have fun and she always fixing things or building things. I always thought of myself as a little Martha. I have always admired you. You had a lot on your plate and you could get it done. We will miss you, but always in our hearts. Say hi too the family, and Party Hardy Marty, WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julie Vesnefsky- Johnson says
RIP with the Angels, and hug my Mom and Dad for me and rest of family. – your Niece -Julie
Julie Vesnefsky- Johnson says
RIP Aunt Martha. May u fly high with the Angels.
Deb Kaja says
Deepest sympathy to Laurie and Dan and children….Martha was one of a kind with her love of family and having fun…will miss her Dearly
Annette Snape says
My sympathies to all. I remember this kind ,genuine ,and loving lady from my 10 years at Spring Dental Group. My you rest in peace .
Diane Tenuta says
Dan and family, remembering your Mom with fond memories at St. Lucy’s. May she rest in peace. Prayers and blessings to all of you.
Brenda Clemens-Vesnefsky says
What can I say about Martha. Alot but I’ll keep it simple. She was fun loving, awesome and wise. I remember when she showed me how to clean a fish yuk. When we’d go up to Medford we’d bar hop with my Dad. She tried to bowl with my husband once. Didn’t go over to well. Always the life of the party. She will truly be missed. Never to be forgotten and always loved. Your niece
Julie Fryklund says
Gerry and I are saddened to hear of Aunt Martha’s passing . She was kindhearted , funny, and truly a wonderful person . Our children also express their deepest sympathy . She will be greatly missed .
Anna Aiello says
It is only at work today when I was doing research on a property being sold that I saw your mom’s obituary online. I’m so sorry for your loss. My memories of her go back to 6th grade…washing fresh fish with her in the kitchen sink, her on a chair putting the circular texture on your living room ceiling and the Tupperware parties she had with her friends in your backyard. Even as a kid I recognized her energy. She was so much fun and friendly. I’m sure that many people will miss her beautiful attitude and smile. Thinking of you all <3