(From Konantz Warden Funeral Home)
Patty Sue Kremp, age 90, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July, 19th, 2026 surrounded by family.
Patty was born on April 19, 1936, to Kenneth and Ruby (Jones) Burns. She attended Prairie Chapel Country School in Barton County, Missouri before graduating from Lamar High School with the Class of 1954.
Following graduation, Patty worked for both the Lamar Democrat and Attorney Combs, where one of her daily duties was making sure his dog received an ice cream cone. She later worked at the ASC Office in Lamar.
On August 4, 1956, Patty married Harold John Kremp in Springfield, Missouri. Together they built a life centered on family and farming. While raising their family, Patty was a devoted homemaker and farm wife, assisting Harold with the family’s DeKalb seed corn business while creating a loving home for their children. She also babysat Mike Madison and Christy Pyle for many years, and they always held a special place in her heart.
A woman of unwavering faith, Patty was a faithful member of her church throughout her life. She was a longtime member of the Vita Vota Extension Club and the Friendship Needle Club. She also dutifully served her community, helping conduct elections for Newport Township and serving as Treasurer of the Morehead Cemetery Board for more than 30 years, as well as serving as Secretary for the Newport Township Road Board for 42 years.
Patty tended a large garden each year and preserved much of its harvest through canning. For many years, she welcomed her children and grandchildren into her home every Sunday for family dinner. During the summer months, those gatherings often ended with homemade ice cream, one of Patty’s favorite treats.
She also loved to travel. Over the years, Patty visited 47 states and, at the age of 75, took her very first airplane ride, something she had never imagined doing. Branson remained one of her favorite destinations, where she enjoyed shows, shopping, and spending time with family and dear friends.
In her later years, Patty enjoyed working at Dot’s on the Lamar Square, where she was known for her beautiful gift wrapping skills. She especially loved shopping there and often joked that although John and Shiela gave her a paycheck, she usually returned an even larger check for her purchases from the store.
Above all, Patty was devoted to her family. She found her greatest joy in being together, whether gathered around the Sunday dinner table, traveling, or celebrating holidays. She will be remembered for her generous heart and the unwavering love she gave to those she cherished.
Patty is survived by her three children, Tammy (Mike) Wilson of Jerico Springs, Missouri, Kristy (Tom) Runion and John (Chris) Kremp, both of Lamar; her grandchildren, Thomas (Amanda) Runion and Joshua Runion, both of Republic, Missouri, Christopher Runion of Lamar, Jonathan (Sarah) Wilson of Jerico Springs, Emily (Patrick) Costa of Milford, Massachusetts, Erin Kremp of Framingham, Massachusetts, and Joe Kremp of Springfield, Missouri; several great-grandchildren; her first cousins, Virginia Cromer of Louisville, Kentucky, and Carolyn Foster of Greeley, Colorado; extended family members; and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Harold John Kremp, and her parents, Kenneth and Ruby Burns.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Morehead Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Morehead Cemetery in Patty’s memory. Contributions may be left at or mailed to Konantz Warden Funeral Home.
