Frances May Bramm

Frances May (Pasquesi) Bramm went to her heavenly home on February 17, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Rennes at the age of 93.

Fran was born in Milwaukee in 1932. She later came north to Rhinelander with her family and lived on Lake George. She met her husband Del, and they were married on a frigid February day in 1955. They made their home in Rhinelander, where they raised their family. Nativity of our Lord Catholic Church and School was central to their family’s life, with generations of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren attending.

Fran loved traveling in their motor home, especially with her sisters, Carol, Norma, and Ruth (and their husbands), who were also her best friends. She loved gardening and flowers and if she couldn’t grow them herself, she happily bought “faux” flowers instead. Her home was decorated with flowers and hummingbirds, and she always looked forward to their return each spring. A cup of coffee was never far from reach, morning, noon, or night. She loved any excuse to go to Olive Garden, and she took great pride in mapping out rummage sale routes, convinced the best bargains were found before most people had finished their first cup of coffee.

Fran’s life’s work was caring for her family, especially her beloved husband, Del, and it was the role she cherished most. But her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Del and Fran’s home was the heart of the family and the center of many gatherings, celebrations, and cherished memories.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Delmar R. Bramm; her parents, Louis and Julia Pasquesi; her brother-in-law, Sid Schmidt; and her son-in-law Mike Gregory. She is survived by her five children: Jackie, Julie, Steve (Pam), Tim (Claudia), and Rob (Kelly); her 12 grandchildren: Adam (Al), Ben (Heidi), Angie (Gary), Sean (Ashley), Katie (Logan), Alex, Ashley (Jesse), David, Hope, Laura (Gaige), Ryan (Sam), and Alyssa; and her 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters, as well as many beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The visitation for Fran will be held this Saturday, Feb. 21, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, located at 125 E. King Street, from 11 a.m. until the noon memorial Mass. Father Chris Kemp will officiate.

Inurnment will take place at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery in the summer.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to leave an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com.