Norma Margaret Cramer

Norma passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 90. She was born to the late Otto and Elsie (Jammer) Pacholke on February 19, 1932 in Bay City, Michigan. She married the love of her life Leonard "Pete" Cramer on May 12, 1956 and they spent over 56 years together before his passing in March of 2013. Norma was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church. She attended T.L. Handy High, class of 1950, one of the 1st graduating classes there and was also on the Honor Roll. She was a Bookkeeper for numerous business's over the years. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing softball. She was a devoted Tiger's fan and Redwing's fan as well. She enjoyed working in her yard, planting flowers and working in her garden. She loved traveling with her special niece Margie.
Norma is survived by her children, Brenda (Tom) Dore, Brent (Sandy) Cramer and Sam (Theresa) Cramer; grandchildren, Mike (Jessica) Dore, Matt (Molly) Dore, Kevin (Paige) Dore, Lacie Cramer and A.J. Cramer; great grandchildren, Mackensie Dore, Tanner Dore, Gavin Dore, Ella Dore and another one on the way, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Fritz (Eleanor) Pacholke and Richard (Jean) Pacholke and sisters, Lana (Doc) Colclasure, Vera (George) White and Linda (Tom) McGiveren.
The family of Norma would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Sheffield Bay Assisted Living and the Nurses at McLaren Bay Region on the 6th floor East and in the E.R.
Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home with interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Gary Bender. The family will be present to receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wishes of the Family. For online condolences, please visit www.gephartfuneralhome.com .