Kathleen Jane Kramer (nee Garvey) age 60, faithful wife, mother, daughter and loyal friend was born into eternal life on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Kathleen was born on January 28, 1962 to James Thomas Garvey, Sr. and Patricia Ann Garvey

(nee Smith) in Appleton, WI., the youngest of six children. Upon graduation from Appleton High School West in 1980, Kathleen attended the University of Notre Dame du Lac graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984.

Kathleen met Andrew Harold Kramer in South Bend, IN. in the fall of that year and they were united in marriage at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Appleton, WI. on October 14, 1998.

Together they raised their precious daughter, Rebecca Ann Kramer, who was, indeed, their most treasured legacy. Kathleen was truly humbled by the Grace of God to have been chosen by Him to be Rebecca's earthly mother.

Kathleen is survived by her loving daughter, Rebecca A. Kramer, her father James T. Garvey, Sr.; brothers: Joseph J. Garvey and James T. (Anne) Garvey, Jr. and sister Susan M. Garvey, all of Appleton, WI. as well as her sister Barbara A. (Michael) Jackman, her niece Jemma Jackman and nephew Liam G. Jackman, all of Dillon, CO.

She is further survived by her sister-in-law Susan M. (Thomas) Schramm, niece Heather Miller-Schwertfeger and nephew Todd Miller as well as her sister-in-law Mary Barbara Williams and nephew Ryan Williams, all of the South Bend, IN. region.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her loyal husband, Andrew Harold Kramer, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marjorie Jean (nee Owen) and Andrew Nicholas Kramer, Jr., her sister-in-law Mary Jane Garvey (nee Chmiel), her infant brother Daniel John Garvey and her beloved mother Patrica Ann Garvey.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 11 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church (312 S. State St.), Appleton with Rev William Swichtenberg officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, 2121 W. Prospect Ave, Appleton, WI. 54914. Visitation will begin at 9 AM directly at church on Friday.