
08/22/2025
LEWISTON TOWNSHIP — Pamela Mae Kassner “The Pam”, age 72, amazing mom, sister, grandma, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Pam was born January 22, 1953, in Oxford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Rolland “Rollie” and Doris “Dori” (DeWitt) Garlock. She graduated from Wisconsin Dells High School, class of 1971 and married Dennis Kassner on June 24, 1972. They were married until his death March 16, 2008.
The Pam enjoyed all her plants and gardening was her happy place. She did however love spending time with her kids, family and all the friends that have been a part of the farm and her life. Whether they’ve been around for years or were a new addition to the extended family, she loved the time we all spent with her. She really enjoyed reading, talking with Gavin and coming to watch Cassie and Alyssa play softball. If she was done for the day, you could probably find her on her new porch, she always wanted a porch and loved sitting out there.
Pam is survived by her children, Justin (Ashley Ledlow) Kassner, Cassie (Billy) Fry and Gavin Kassner; grandchildren, Alyssa (Deagen Krueger) Fry, Lily Kassner, Lawson Kassner, Lylah Kassner, Lochlyn Kassner and August Kassner; sisters, Karen Backhaus, Joan Goodhue and Christine Garlock; special nephews, Micah Backhaus and Kyle Kassner; special niece, Sara Kassner; all her other amazing nieces and nephews; her fur grandpups, Asher and Roman; bonus grandchildren, Leilen Simonson and James Ledlow; and all the other amazing friends she had in her life.
Preceded in death by her husband Dennis, her parents, her parents-in-law, her brother Charles, good friends and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held from noon until 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Farm, W12954 Kassner Rd, Wisconsin Dells. Inurnment will be private.
The Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home, in Portage, is assisting the family.