Peggy Ann Kromm

Peggy Ann Kromm August 27, 1949—August 8, 2024 Peggy Ann Kromm, 74, of Tomahawk, WI passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born August 27, 1949 to Thomas and Marvel (Johnson) Hein. Following graduation from Rice Lake High School in 1967, she attended UW Madison and earned a BS degree in Physical Education. On June 17, 1972, she married John Kromm in her home town of Rice Lake. In April of 1977 Peg and John moved to Tomahawk to own and operate the newly remodeled and expanded Tomahawk Ben Franklin. While there she was the moving force behind the establishment of the Country Cellar, a consignment gift shop located in the basement of the Tomahawk Ben Franklin. Because of a continuing interest in geriatric health Peg knew she needed to return to the classroom. She chose the Nursing Program at Nicolet Area Community College, Rhinelander, from which she graduated in December of 1995. After receiving her RN certification she became employed as an RN at Taylor Park Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Rhinelander for the next 20 years. She spent the last 2 years of her working career serving as a part time Lunch Lady in the Tomahawk School System. She is survived by John, her husband of 52 years, two sons, J. T. Kromm (Rachel Johnson) Pensacola, FL; Christopher “Pher” (Kristy) Kromm, and grand daughter, Kinslee of Tomahawk; sister, Clara (Bruce) Kuhne and nephews Thomas and Jordan of Adelaide, Australia; sister Rose (Dave) Hobson of Dayton, MN; niece Jessica (Hobson) Sorenson of Des Moines, IA; and nephew Jason (Briehan) Leslie of Knoxville, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Merikay Leslie, and brother-in-law, Don. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Krueger-Nimsgern Funeral Home from 4:00 to7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, August 15th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk. Funeral service will follow with Pastor Julie Sinkula officiating. Interment will be held on Friday, August 16th at Nora Cemetery in Rice Lake, WI at 11:00 a.m. The Family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital along with Aspirus Hospice for the compassionate care given right up to her passing. Donations in Peggy’s honor can be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.nimsgernfuneral.com