Pamela "Pam" Kasper

Pamela Kasper

"Pam"

On December 29, 2022, Pamela "Pam" Kasper, a long-term resident of Franklin, Wisconsin, and beloved wife to Thomas "Tom" Kasper, passed away surrounded by the love of family. She was 71 years old.

She was born October 8, 1951, to Arthur and Adeline Szyszkiewicz in Milwaukee,Wisconsin. Pam graduated from Alverno College in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, with minors in English and Religious studies. She continued her education by graduating from Mt. Mary College with a Masters in Education in 1997.

She met the love of her life, Tom, at a Christmas party.  Married nearly 50 years, Tom and Pam created a beautiful life together celebrating holidays, spending time with family, and sharing a bond over books.

She delighted in being a mother to children, Andy (Sarah) and Evan (Katy). An avid caregiver, she passed onto Andy and Evan her love for reading and joy for life. Although known as Pam to most, a very few special children had the honor of calling her “Gaga.”

She relished being Gaga to her grandchildren, Jordan and Ramzi, and creating memories with her bonus grandchildren, Erin and Claire.

She shared her love of reading with children as a first grade teacher and reading specialist at multiple Milwaukee area schools, including Sacred Hearts, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Alphonsus of Greendale, as well as at the school districts of South Milwaukee and Elmbrook.

When she was not busy enjoying time with her family, she had several passions, including gardening, cooking, sewing, making crafts, reading, cuddling her dog, Daisy, putting together puzzles, and participating in activities at her church, St. Thomas of Canterbury.

To share a memory of Pam or send a condolence, her family will be hosting a visitation on January 16, 2023, from 2 pm - 4 pm, with a service at 4pm at the St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, 7255 W Grange Ave, Greendale, WI 53129. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests any donations be sent to the American Cancer Society or the St. Thomas of Canterbury church.