Lorraine J. (Pantzlaff) Zeamer, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday January 7, 2021. She was born May 8, 1926 to the late Otto and Eleanor (Westphal) Kempfert. Lorraine was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Maribel, where she also attended school as well. On September 21, 1946 she married Wilmer Pantzlaff, and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1981. She then married Alvin Zeamer on May 22, 1993 and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2008.
Lorraine was a hardworking and loving farmers spouse, mother, grandmother, great grandchildren and cleaned houses for many different Green Bay families. Her work never seemed to end. She was a great doughnut maker and enjoyed getting together with friends to play cards, setting puzzles, Bingo, playing piano and board games, and visiting with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Lorraine was a faithful member of Zion Lutheran Church, Morrison.
She is survived by her children; Vernon (Bonnie) Pantzlaff, Norman (Kathleen) Pantzlaff, Wilmer "JR" (Marie) Pantzlaff, Karen (Gary) Haltaufderheide, Donald (Nancy) Pantzlaff, her Stepchildren, Robert (Susan) Zeamer, and Randall Zeamer. 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, 2 Step grandchildren and 2 Step great grandchildren as well as her siblings Velma Buth, Arnold Kempfert, and Sister-in-laws; Ruth Pantzlaff, La Verne Zeamer, and many nieces and nephews further survive her.
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Jessica Pantzlaff, great grandson Elijah Miller; brother, Pastor Frederick (Esther) Kempfert; two infant brothers; brother and sisters-in-law, Vernon Buth, Gerlinda Kempfert, Herbert Pantzlaff, Arthur and Norma Timm; Emerald and Luella Ossmann and Doris Zeamer.
Friends may call after 9:00AM Saturday January 16, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church, Morrison until time of service at 11:00AM with Pastor Randy Ott officiating burial in the church cemetery. Nickel Funeral Home, Morrison is assisting the family. To view the service live at 11:00AM please go to https://www.youtube.com/c/MorrisonZionLutheran or www.mzluth.org.
Due to Covid, masks and social distancing are required.
Special thanks to Wayside Parkview Estates for their wonderful care over the years, and Unity Hospice for their services these past months.