Mildred E. "Buddy" Palmer, 94, formerly of Johnson Creek, died on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Alden Estates of Jefferson.
She was born on September 25, 1920 in Mount Pulaski, IL, the daughter of the late Ross and Norma (Snyder) Copper.
She married Lynn Palmer on February 14, 1941 in Rice Lake, WI. He died on May 6, 1996.
She had been employed as a Watkins dealer.
Buddy had been a member of the Johnson Creek Methodist Church, Civil Air Patrol, Women of the Moose, and a Girl Scout leader in Lake Mills in the 1950's.
Survivors include her daughter, Dottie (Alfred) Palmer-Stipe; one son, David (Theresa) Palmer; four grandsons, Gabriel Palmer, Joshua Palmer, Jeremy Palmer, Russell Palmer; three great grandchildren, Amanda Kluver, Bailey Palmer, Moriah Palmer; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by a son at birth, Dana, a brother Ross G. Copper, and a sister, Elizabeth "Betsy" Sorge.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society or to your local food pantry.
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