MOUNT PLEASANT – Pamela G. Cremer (nee Benzow), 78, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

Pam was born in Racine on November 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Roland and Genevieve (nee Shumaker) Benzow.  She graduated from St. Catherine's High School, class of 1964.

After high school, Pam attended the Accredited School of Cosmetology.  Upon graduation, she worked for various salons in Racine.  She also worked in engineering departments, credit unions, and as a parish secretary.  Pam also volunteered to rock infants at Ascension Day Care.

On November 12, 1966, she married the love of her life and kindred spirit, James Cremer, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and they shared 58 beautiful years together.  They raised four children, David, Candace, Mary Kay, and Anne Marie.

Pam was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved spending time with family and friends and tending to her flower and vegetable gardens.  In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean Islands, the Grand Canyon, South Carolina, the Holy Land, and several mystery trips to unknown destinations.  Pam will be remembered fondly for her sparkling eyes, bright smile, and warm hugs.

Pam will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Jim; her children, David (Lori) Cremer, Candace (Goran) Radojevic, Mary Kay (Kevin) Herness, and Anne Marie (Joe) Spaulding; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; her siblings, Glenna (Ron) Ensweiler, Paula (Herb) Meyer, Holly (Phil) Pitther, Roland (Tami) Benzow, Sue Dumovich, Kelly (Leif) Haugland, and Jim Benzow; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Darryl (Diane Steiner) Cremer, Carol (George) Miller, and Donna Benzow; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Pam was preceded in death by her grandson, Mitchell Cremer; her brother, John Benzow; her brother-in-law, Bill Dumovich; and sister-in-law, Jane Cremer.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Thursday, January 9, 2025, for a visitation from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm.  A service honoring and  celebrating her life will follow at 6:00 pm.   A private interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested and directed to – Senior Companion Program (5111 Wright Ave.  Racine, WI 53406), Heart of the Nation  (PO BOX 14428 Milwaukee, WI 53214), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place  Memphis, TN 38105)

The Cremer family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Pryomski and staff, as well as to Aurora Home Hospice for the loving, caring, and compassionate care Pam and her family received.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested and directed to –

Senior Companion Program (5111 Wright Ave.  Racine, WI 53406)

Heart of the Nation  (PO BOX 14428 Milwaukee, WI 53214)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place  Memphis, TN 38105)

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