Joyce P. Cramer, of Antigo, died on February 10, 2023 at her home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was 94 years old. She was born on December 22, 1928 in Milwaukee, a daughter of Gustav and Bessie (Haupt) Radke. She married Harry Cramer on June 24, 1950 at St. Leo Catholic Church in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on February 11, 2012.
She was a graduate of Messmer High School, class of 1946. She was a cashier at the Telephone Company in Milwaukee. After marriage, she and Harry spent four years living in Rice Lake and later moved to Antigo to raise their family. She managed Book World for 20 years until retiring in 1998. Joyce and Harry owned and operated Antigo Card Service, delivering postcards in Northern Wisconsin.
Joyce was a member of SS Mary and Hyacinth Catholic Church and the Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Hospital Auxiliary. She delivered Meals on Wheels for 20 years.
She enjoyed spending time at her cottage on Bass Lake with her husband and family. Joyce also enjoyed crafting, knitting, gardening vegetables and flowers, especially daisies, trying new recipes, and was an avid reader. She loved her dog, Piper Mae Sniffer. Anyone who knew Joyce knew she was one tough cookie.
Survivors include two daughters, Beth Cramer of Antigo and Kathleen (William) Pool of Channing, Michigan; three sons, Thomas (Sue) Cramer of Tower, Minnesota, James (Beatrice) Cramer of Antigo, and Joseph (Michelle) Cramer of Gilbert, Minnesota; a son-in-law, Bill Wagner of Mosinee; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 61 years; a daughter, Mary Wagner; three sisters, Dolores Schrage, Geraldine Kwiatkowski, and Marilynn Radke; and a grandson, Matt Cahak.
A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. George Daniel officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.
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So sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing. Donna and I were out of town at the time of the funeral. We always enjoyed spending time with Joyce and Harry. Joyce was always known as “wifey” to us because that’s what Harry would call her. She had a wonderful smile and sense of humor. I still have a postcard that she sent me just a few years ago that illustrates that humor. Please take comfort in the knowledge that your mother was a person whose time here on earth was God’s gift to all who knew her.
So sorry to hear of your mother, and grandmother's passing. I remember Joyce as a gregarious fun loving person. I grew up with Joyce, she always treated me with kindness and her door was always open to me. I have good memories of her that will remain in my heart as long as I'm alive. Condolence to the Cramer family. Jane (Elam) Hanley.
Jim, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom! You and your Family are all in my prayers.
Dearest Beth and family, your mom was a tough cookie! I loved getting the chance to cut her hair once in awhile. She was fun and funny! My deepest sympathy! Life is never the same with out your mom!
I felt so blessed to know Joyce and help her for a few years. She always welcomed me in her home. Truly a beautiful woman inside and out. Rip Joyce
.I will miss you
Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am sending hugs during this difficult time.