Sheryl Margaret Kamm, 58, of Richland Center died Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her home.
She was born Aug. 1, 1957, in Sparta, the daughter of Sylvester and Margaret (Sullivan) Laufenberg. Sheryl graduated from Brookwood High School as salutatorian in 1975
On May 8, 1982, Sheryl married Mark Kamm at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Onalaska. She attended WWTC in La Crosse and went to work at Heileman’s Brewing Company as a secretary for 11 years.
In 1989, Sheryl and Mark moved to Waukon, Iowa, where she worked as the school librarian at St. Patrick’s Catholic School. Sheryl went to work as a secretary for the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and as a legal secretary for Morrow and White in Waukon.
The couple moved to Richland Center, where she volunteered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Sheryl enjoyed being with her friends, especially for their evening walks. Her greatest love was the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren. She was a very selfless woman who would put the needs of others ahead of her own.
Sheryl is survived by her husband, Mark Kamm of Richland Center; two children, Christopher (Shelby) Kamm of Dubuque, Iowa, and Nicole (Aadam) Wiltfang of Amana, Iowa; five grandchildren, Kinley, Blake, Hayden, Kellen and Rhya; her mother, Margaret Laufenberg of Ontario; her brothers and sisters, Larry (Donna) Laufenberg of Ontario, Joan (Wayne) Carpenter of La Farge, Steve (DeAnna) Laufenberg of New Lisbon, Judy (Brice) Nofsinger of Ontario and Nancy (Dave) Thomas of Ontario; and many nieces, nephews other relatives, and friends.
Sheryl was preceded in death by her father, Sylvester, and her sister, Kathy.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richland Center, with burial to follow in St Mary’s Ridge Catholic Cemetery in Cashton.
A visitation will be from 3–8 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the Pratt Memorial Chapel in Richland Center, where a parish rosary will be prayed at 3 p.m. and an American Legion Auxiliary service will be held.
A visitation also will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11 a.m.
The family suggests memorials in Sheryl’s name be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic School and AGrace Hospice. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com.
