Nadine was born on April 3, 1924 in Hays, KS to Pete and Minnie (Tilton) Burbach. She left this Earth at the age of 87, on February 29, 2012 at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital-Long Term Care, in WaKeeney, KS.

She attended grade school at the Trego County Public School and graduated high school in 1941 from Collyer Public School. She married Alfred Louis Claycamp on October 19, 1942 in WaKeeney, KS. He passed away July 14, 1962. She married Lawrence Eugene Kroeger on May 1, 1964 in WaKeeney, KS. He passed away May 19, 1991. Nadine was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for many years.

As a young woman, she worked at the National Defense Factory in Wichita. Throughout her life, her employment responsibilities included, Trego County Deputy Assessor, Owner/operator of Claycamp Oil Company, Trego County Health Department family coordinator. Nadine was also employed by the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital from 1962 and retired in 1988.
Nadine is survived by her seven children; Patricia and Gerald Schremmer of Topeka, KS; Terry and Linda Claycamp of Hays, KS; Randy and Renee Claycamp of Cameron, MO; Lonny and Rebecca Claycamp of Hays, KS; Jackie and Randy Jordan of Newton, KS; Doug and Ginny Kroeger of Salina, KS; Gary and Nicole Kroeger of WaKeeney, KS.

Her twenty- six grandchildren include, Audrey and Gordon Philip, Amy Schremmer, Perry and Brenda Schremmer, Alyson and Travis Rome, Anissa and Wayne Tuttle, Paul and Renee Schremmer, Leah and Chris Bieker, Tara and Travis Potter, Adrienne and JC Kirkendoll, Marshall and Erin Claycamp, Jessica and Jeff Testa, John and Gorgie Fanning, Ashley Bracke, Brittaney Bracke, Brad Claycamp, Nicole and Clint Raymer, Mandi and Zeb Jackson, Landon and Laura Jordan, Matt and Ashley Vail, Kirstien Kroeger, Mitch Kroeger, Alise Kroeger, Shelby Zahn, Megan Zahn, Kechia and Brandon Voorhies, and Toby and Theresa Zahn.

Also thirty-one great grandchildren; Alec Philip, Hudson Philip, Skyler and Jamie Phillips, Heath and Miranda Schremmer, Jarod Schremmer, Kyle Schremmer, Danielle Rome, Paige Rome, Alyssa Tuttle, Kelsie Tuttle, Morgan Schremmer, Madison Schremmer, Abigail Schremmer, Ivy Bieker, Easton Bieker, Jenessa Kirkendoll, Brock Kirckendoll, Abigail Testa, Nathen Testa, Caleigh Testa, Adison Fanning, Aiden Fanning, Nora Claycamp, Avery Raymer, Cooper Raymer, Nayeli Jackson, Brady Jackson, Jackson Vail, Mason Otta, Tyson Otta, Aiden Zahn. She is also survived by one brother, Warren Burbach of WaKeeney, KS.

Preceding Nadine in her passing are, her parents; and both husbands, Alfred and Lawrence.

While on this Earth, Nadine was eager to help others without looking to receive recognition for herself. She was involved with multiple organizations and served numerous volunteer hours for them including: Central Precinct Democratic Committee Chairwoman and treasurer, Miriam Rebekah Lodge #165 (in which she served in each role), instrumental in the start of Girl Scouts in WaKeeney, Kansas, WaKeeney Tourist Club, Federation of Women's Club-State Fundraising Chairman and later the 6th District President, Epsilon Sigma Philanthropic Sorority in which she served local, district and state officer, Trego County Historic Fair Building Committee, Trego County Historical Museum Curator, FHSU foster grandparent program, Juvenile Justice Authority Community board member, 30 years with Campers and RVer's in which she served as local, district and state officer, Bethlehem Daughters, AARP Local Chapter, American Heart Association, and a lifetime donor for American Red Cross. Just some of the commendations she received were The Presidents Volunteer Service Award for her service and civic participation. Epsilon Sigma Alpha Award, Head Start Volunteer Award, and the Kansas Spirit of Pride Award.
When Nadine was not busy with volunteer work, she was busy with family, friends, and other activities. She was an avid reader of Indian lore and all things educational. She loved doing hand craft including knitting, crochet, and embroidery, sharing her enthusiasm for hand work with family and friends. Music played an important part in her life also. She collected unique music instruments, delighting in teaching others about them. When she could no longer play the piano, she read the music verses to anyone who would listen. She was always willing to play games and watch TV with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Tea parties, complete with homemade snacks were common. The little ones referred to her as the "Fun Grandma." Camping was an activity shared with both husbands. From the cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake with Al, to weekends all over the state with the Cedar Bluffer's and Lawrence, Nadine was sure to be involved. Friends knew she could be counted on whatever situation. She was willing to give herself, her time, and her knowledge.
Nadine made certain that her children knew the importance of family and friends, the values of a good education, the worth of community service and involvement, and the necessity of spiritual grounding. She was greatly loved and will be missed.


She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A Memorial service for Nadine will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 5, 2012 in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church at WaKeeney KS. No visitation is planned. A private burial in the WaKeeney City Cemetery will be at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Hospice Service Inc. and can be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home 336 N. 12th WaKeeney KS 67672