ALVINA BRAMM

ALVINA BRAMM

August 20, 1931 - June 26, 2025

Obituary

Alvina Pauline Bramm passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. She was born August 20, 1931 in Mosinee, WI to Felix and Veronica Gorski. She had 2 younger brothers, Marvin and Richard. In 1939 they moved to the family homestead in Bevent, WI.

Alvina married the love of her life, Roger Bramm, on October 21, 1950. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage before Roger died in November of 2014.

Alvina and Roger started their married life in Wausau, then moved to Milwaukee until 1968 when work for Roger at Glatfelters brought them to Neenah. They built a duplex on Meadow Lane where they lived until Roger passed away and Alvina moved into assisted living in 2022.

Alvina lived her Christian faith by providing childcare. She took into her home many children, loving them and caring for them as her own. They fondly called her Nana. Some still stay in touch. In one family, 4 siblings, Eric, Mike, Amanda, and Jenny were loved by her. They will deeply miss her. At one point, Alvina and Roger cared for a live in foster adult.

Alvina and Roger were founding, faithful members of St. Gabriel Church in Neenah. Alvina was active in various service groups including the funeral luncheon ladies, the yearly RoundUp and Church Caretakers. She could always be found in her spot at the 4:30 mass.

A few things you may not know about Alvina. She was an avid reader, clipped coupons, did needlepoint, liked beer with her popcorn and although she didn't understand baseball, she loved the Brewers.

But most of all, Alvine had a deep love for Jesus. She prayed the Rosary many times during the day. She had a book of prayers, one which was Walk With Me.

My Jesus, my friend, walk with me today.

Hand in hand, guide me to learn to know what is good.

Arm in arm, help me to grow in my faith & love for others.

Side by side, stay with me to protect me and show me your ways.

Heart to heart, help me to prove to be all you want me to be.

Thank you Jesus, for the special love you have for me. Amen.

In addition to Roger, Alvina was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin and Richard. She is survived by 2 sisters-in-law, Lois and Alice and many nieces and nephews.

The Mass of Resurrection will be held 11:30 AM on Friday July 11, 2025, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger Street, Neenah, WI. A visitation will be from 10:30 AM until the time of service.

Alvina will be laid to rest at Restlawn Memorial Park, 235962 N Troy St, Wausau, WI 54403, on Monday July 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

Thank you to the staff at Copperstone Assisted Living, Bluestone Nurses, and Moments Hospice for their compassionate care.

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Laury Grow
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I believe Alvina was greeted at the pearly gates with open arms from her Lord and Savior. She lived her life with faith showing to all who knew her. Roger was the love of her life. I came to know her and Roger through my job as their dental hygienist for many years. God bless all who knew her. 
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Judy Bresser
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Alvina was my cousin.  She and Roger would stop in to visit us when we lived in Menasha.  She was a very special lady and will be missed for her kindness to others.  I'm sure she was greeted with open arms by her parents and brothers who were already in heaven waiting for her.  RIP Alvina. 
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Laura Zimmerman
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Nana was my children's babysitter for twelve years. She never, in that time, took a sick day and when she was on vacation she arranged a backup sitter for us. Alvina took care of all four kids over a three week period when they all had the chickenpox. She only called me at work one time in twelve years to say that I had forgotten to say goodbye to Michael and that she couldn't get him to stop crying. In fact, when building our house, we made sure that it was in close proximity to Roger and Alvina so that we could keep them in our lives. Nana was loved and will be missed by Eric, Jenny, Michael and Amanda. Over the last few years, she badly wanted to be with Roger and we are so happy for her that she got her wish.
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Laurie and Don Zimmerman
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Michael Zimmerman
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I visited and helped take care of Nana(Alvina) since I returned home from the navy. It was always the highlight of my week and we both looked forward to our visits and our little adventures……the old Bradkes(apple valley pancake house) was our stomping grounds where Nana always had a hamburger with nothing but fried onions and coffee. She was one of the sweetest people with a small temper. She had nothing but love for everyone, even when she was having a bad day she made sure to say hello and to have a good day. Nana was one made my days a little brighter and I always left with a smile. She was and will always be my Nana and one of my best friends. Thank you for making us a part of your life and the love you gave me. I love you, I’ll stay out of trouble, and I’ll always drive safe! 
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Keith Warning
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I knew Alvina after Roger passed as i mowed her lawn an did a few odd jobs at the duplex for her. Always enjoyed visiting with her after getting the work done . She was a special person an always freindly an always when i left she would always say God bless you An i would say the same until the following week. Now God has blessed her . My sympathy to the freinds an family Keith Warning

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