JoAnn (Wages, Gaubatz) Kraemer passed away on November 22, 2018 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was born in
Tehachapi, California on December 11, 1940. Her family moved to Paso Robles, California while
in her early teens. She married her first husband, Lynn Gaubatz in 1957 and in 1962 they
moved to Sheboygan. In 1981 she married Donald Kraemer.
She is survived by her husband Donald, her sister Doreen Cryder of Arizona, her children
Tommy Gaubatz, Tryna (Gaubatz) Meyer, and Timothy Gaubatz, nine grandchildren and one
great-grandson.
JoAnn taught at the Jack and Jill preschool (Sheboygan) for over 20 years then became a
professional floral designer. In retirement she and Donnie spent winters in Arizona where she
was an active member of the Women of the Moose. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and
watching her grandchildren at various sporting events.
A memorial service is planned for December 15, 2018 at 2 pm in the chapel at First Congregational
Church, 310 Bluff Ave, Sheboygan.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with JoAnn’s arrangements.
