Patricia Alice Krempel, age 82, of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away on May 17, 2026. She was born December 14, 1943 in Elkhorn, WI to her loving parents, George and Orma (née Walton) Greene.

Patricia Krempel will be remembered as a kind and caring woman whose warm spirit and happy-go-lucky personality brought comfort and joy to those around her. A high school graduate, Patricia dedicated much of her life to caring for others through her work as a house cleaner and caregiver, always approaching her responsibilities with compassion and a gentle heart.

Patricia shared a loving marriage with her husband, Lynn Krempel, whom she met while they were both in high school. Together, they built a life rooted in love, friendship, and lasting memories.

In her free time, Patricia enjoyed simple pleasures that brought her peace and happiness, especially working on puzzles and coloring. She cherished time spent with family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Pat was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lynn Krempel. She is survived by her significant other, William Clark; children, Cheryl Krempel and David Krempel; siblings Robert, Greene and Susie Miles; grandchildren, Tylor Krempel, James Krempel, Amanda Casson, and Amber Kumm; and great-grandchildren, LaTaria Williams and Shydarian Flint.

Visitation will be 10:00am until funeral service at 12:00pm, Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013.  Pat Donahue will be officiating.

Interment will be private.

Final arrangements entrusted to Kahle-Moore Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-639-3817.