Donald Kramer

Donald Kramer RACINE - Donald Kramer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints. Don was born in Orange City, Iowa on July 12, 1932, the son of the late John and Jennie (nee: Rodema) Kramer. He was a 1951 graduate of Wm. Horlick High School. On May 4, 1957 Don was united in marriage to Shirley Lipke at Atonement Lutheran Church. He was a Meat Cutter for R & S Meats for 38 years, retiring in 2002. Don also had been employed with Sysco Foods for ten years as a Meat Inspector. He was an active member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, serving on church council, and various committees. In addition Don sang with the Dairy Statesmen and The Church singers for many years. He enjoyed playing handball, golfing, bowling and old cars. Don is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Shirley; son, Todd (Bobbi Jean) Kramer, of Racine; granddaughters, Sierra Kramer of Racine, Mistie (Jeremy) Fetzer of Indiana, great granddaughters, Trinity, Amelia and Sophia of Indiana; sister, Dorothy (Robert) Edmonston of Racine; twin brother, Duane (Linda) Kramer of Appleton; sisters-in-law, Margaret Kramer of Florida and Shirley Kamakian of Racine. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Don was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Kramer and Jake Kramer; sister, Tina Derksen, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Hank Dirksen and Robert (Betty) Netzer and Tina Kortendick. Visitation will be held at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio Street, on Wednesday April 11, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. with memorial service to immediately follow with Rev. M.A. Miritz officiating. Don will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Don in a special way may direct memorials to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection or Wheaton Franciscan Hospice. The Kramer family would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Wheaton Franciscan Health Care for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Don and his family during this most difficult time.

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Donald Kramer

July 12, 1932 - April 3, 2012