May 25, 2026 – Slinger, Wi – Pamela “Pam” Schemel, 72, of Tarpon Springs, FL, formerly of Slinger, WI, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at Empath Hospice, Palm Harbor, FL, following a lengthy medical history.
Pam was born on November 10, 1953, in Rockford, IL, to Derald and Loretta (Palubicki) Schemel. She graduated from Auburn High School, Rockford, IL, and later completed nursing school in Milwaukee, WI, beginning a lifelong career dedicated to caring for others.
Pam worked in the Emergency Department at Hartford Memorial Hospital, Hartford, WI, before deciding she had enough of the cold Midwest winters and setting her sights on Florida. She later worked in the Emergency Department at Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL, for several years before finding her true calling in home health care, where she devoted more than 30 years compassionately serving patients and families throughout the community. Nursing was more than a profession to Pam — it was who she was.
Pam had a deep love for animals and treasured the many pets who brought joy and companionship throughout her life, especially her beloved pups Katie and Abby. Over the years, she lovingly cared for many dogs and cats including Mindy (“Dog Dog”), Holly, Sadie (“Sade Sade”)Diogie, Peanuts, Muffin (“Muffy”) Maggie (“MagPie”), Buddy (“Bud Bud”), Haylee (“Soupy”) Alex (“Bubba Lix”) Brittany (“Bubby Girl”) Bella, Rusty (“TT”) Farnsie, KiKi, Simba and the countless puppies her “babies” produced over the years.
A devoted Green Bay Packers fan, Pam also cherished her time vacationing in Conover so much that she and her family eventually purchased a travel trailer at Maple View Resort, which became her beloved home away from home for many years. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, especially Sheepshead and Poker, and was happiest surrounded by laughter, good company, and those she loved most.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Derald and Loretta (Palubicki) Schemel and Step Father, Kenneth Palubicki of Clearwater, FL.
She is survived by her son, Timothy “Jeff” (Joanna) Schemel of Shelbyville, TN; grandson Ayden Schemel of Shelbyville, TN; grandsons Ryan and Aaron Owens of Hillsborough County, FL; granddaughter Kiersten (Justin) Gude of Dade City, FL and great-grandson Brooks. She is also survived by her sister, Linda (Larry) Smith of Palm Harbor, FL; her brother, Lewis (Linda) Schemel of Rockton, IL; niece Sheila Jenkins and her children Courtney and Amber; nephews Jeff (Mari Lynn) Schemel and their children Ryan and Robyn of Westfield, IN, Scott (Sonya) Schemel and their children Kelly and Kate of Loves Park, IL, Steve Schemel and his daughter CJ of Rockton, IL, and Brian Schemel and his daughter Emma of Rockton, IL.
Pam will be remembered for her compassionate heart, her dedication to caring for others, her fierce love for family and animals, and her ability to make people feel comforted and cared for in life’s most difficult moments. She leaves behind countless memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
In accordance with her wishes, no formal services are planned. Memorial donations may be made in Pam’s honor to Pinellas County Animal Services or a local humane society of choice.
