Joyce A. Kraemer, age 91, of Kiel died peacefully at Field of Dreams Assisted Living in Kiel on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 with her family by her side.

Joyce was born in Plymouth, on February 7, 1933; daughter of the late Grant and Evelyn (Mulder) DeZwarte.  She was a graduate of Plymouth High School. Joyce married the love of her life; Robert A. Kraemer on March 1, 1952 at St. Peter's UCC, Kiel. Robert preceded Joyce in death on June 10, 2019.  Together they farmed for many years, she also worked for Burgdorf  Flowers and the Piggly Wiggly as a Florist for many years. Joyce was an active member of St. Peter's UCC, especially the Women's Guild  for many years, where she held the position of president.  She also enjoyed the bus trips with Robert to the casino, bowling in the St. Anna bowling league as well as card clubs with her lady friends.  Joyce was a member of the Homemaker's Club as well as a volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul.

Joyce is survived by her children: Vicki Wiskerchen, Paula (Dale) Weavers, Chris Kraemer, Monica (Kevin) Polster, Karel (Tom) Ecker, Lana (Joe) Gaedke, and Amy (Alan) Winkel; her grandchildren: Matthew (Cecilia) Wiskerchen, Kay (Shawn) Keifenheim, Carrie (Kevin) Kasten, Kim (Blaine) Spicer, Robert John Kraemer, Timm Kraemer, Marisa Polster (Matt), Dan (Amanda) Ecker, Traci (Andrew) Goch, Ben (Kayleigh) Gaedke, Brad (Angie) Gaedke, Andrew Winkel (Rebecca) and Aaron Winkel; and her great-grandchildren: Abigail, Emma, Henry, Nathan, Carlie, Wyatt, Dylan, Olivia, Amelia, Brianna, Allie, Colton, Sophia, Ryder and Kallie. She is further survived by her sisters: Jean Slater, and Sharon (Lyle) Zimmerman; her brother-in-law; Edward Kraemer and sister-in-law; Donna Wenzel;  and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, infant son, Rance Robert, son-in-law: Jim Wiskerchen, brother: Bob  DeZwarte, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Willis (Janet) Rooker, Rev. Roger Wenzel, Ken Slater, Ellana DeZwarte and Bernett DeZwarte.

Funeral Services for Joyce will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, March 1, 2024 at St. Peter's UCC (424 Fremont St., Kiel) with Rev. Nicole Herda officiating.  Burial will take place at Kiel Belitz Cemetery following the service.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 12:00PM until 1:45PM when brief family rites will be held.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.meiselwitzfh.com

The family would like to thank the staff at Field of Dreams for their care and compassion, as well as Heartland Hospice for keeping mom comfortable in her last days.