Birth date: Jun 29, 1925 Death date: Mar 11, 2015
John R. Kramer, age 89, of LaGrange, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Main Street Towne Center. Born on June 29, 1925 in Cleveland, John graduated from Benedictine High School in 1943. He attended Ohio University for 2 Read Obituary
I am so very sorry for your loss. Granted it has been many years but from what I knew of him, he was always a great guy. He still looks just how I remember him so many years ago.
Grandpa was so many things to so many people. The one thing that I always felt connected both Michelle and me to Grandpa was our love of music and vocal ability. I remember how he would light up whenever he sang or talked about his time in the Tower City Chorus. Or barbershop quartet. We had the opportunity to go to one of his shows and I remember thinking that I had to have gotten my voice from him. I love you Grandpa and I will forever think of your voice when I sing.
It was always great to visit the Kramer cousins. Uncle Jack was always so jolly and kind. He was fun to be around. Thanking the Lord that he had such a long productive life. Sorry for your loss.
Patty Cachat Hollis
While talking with my brothers last night we were sharing memories we had with Dad. I told them one that I had with my Dad numerous times over the years. This conversation occurred while discussing business plans and he told me “the light is at the end of the tunnel” and we were getting closer. After years of hearing this I concluded that it was a circular tunnel – never ending. This morning it finally occurred to me what he meant. The tunnel is life’s journey through which there will be good times and hard times. Always give it your best effort and never give up on your dreams. He never gave up – ever! As for the light at the end of the tunnel – its everlasting life with God. Thanks for all the memories! Love, Jim
I am remembering Uncle Jack fondly from childhood, but also from his (& Aunt Mary's) stay with us in Montana. I think they enjoyed themselves and we loved having them visit us in Billings and Big Sky. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Kramer cousins. Rest in peace with the Lord, Uncle Jack!
Alice (Cachat) and Chuck O'Reilly
I have fond memories of visiting the chaotic Kramer household as a teenager. Mr Kramer was a large imposing man with a gruff, purposeful demeanor, but I wasn't afraid to talk to him, my Dad was the same...gruff I mean. I remember a few times that I made him smile and once when he laughed out loud. He had a great smile and I loved his Kramer eyes!
He will be missed. Love and prayers to all the Kramer "kids", especially my best friend Maryann.
I recalled my visit to Uncle John (Jack) and Aunty Mary at their home with Fr Leo sometime during Christmas in 2014 while studying in Hamilton, Canada for my Grade 13 before studying at the University of Waterloo from 1985-1990. That was about 30 years ago when I was only 22 years old.
It was snowing and one of his son had a frost-bite while playing outside the house. We had a good time chatting with Uncle John and family and I remembered the welcoming joy and hospitality of the family (including where I stayed at Uncle Fran and Peg with Fr Leo). Uncle John was a simple, humble good man and he will be missed. Thank you all and may uncle John "rest in peace" with our good Lord. Our deepest sympathy to Aunty Mary & family, Fr Leo and all dear to Uncle John. God bless...Eric and Sr. Grace Chia (who was doing her Master In Theology in Berkley, USA at that time)
