Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Kramer, Sr., William - June 25, 1910 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Mary K Creamer marykcreamer@yahoo.com August 30, 2016, 12:23 am source: The Weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, July 02, 1910, Image 2 WILLIAM KRAMER, SR. Died, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Laughlin, at the corner of St. Peters and Vine streets on last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Mr. William Kramer, Sr. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, on January 23rd, 1838. He came to this country comparatively a young man and soon became identified with every interest of the community in which he resided. His first home was in New Orleans, where he was made a Master Mason, becoming a member of Jefferson Lodge. His love for Masonry and his loyalty to the lodge in which he first gained an understanding of the mysteries of the order were so sincere and deep, that notwithstanding the change of his residence from the Crescent City for many years, he was never disposed to sever the ties which bound him as a member of Jefferson Lodge. After years of honorable Masonic life he was elected to "Life Membership" in his mother lodge. Later, upon the organization of the Chapter in this city, he became enrolled as a member of Girard Hope Chapter No 33. Mr. Kramer came to this city many years ago and embarked in the mercantile line. By an honorable course in all transactions and an amiable disposition he not only made a sphere for himself, but the radius of his frienships (sic) was constantly lengthened from year to year. To this community he gave the best years of his life's energy and his maturer judgments. Here he reared his family, his greatest gift to the world, honorable sons and daughters, the living testimonials of his worth to society. In his business career he was equitable and successful. His energy and clearness of perception prompted him to grasp many opportunities for the turning of an honest penny beyond the four walls of his business establishment - opportunities which seemed not to appeal to others. In consequence of this power many a valuable piece of property of this city was at one time or another in his possession. When the infirmities of age came upon him they made but little impress upon that amiable disposition which had won him so many friends. But they prompted his retirement from the active routine duties of a business life, content with the knowledge that his mantle had fallen upon worthy shoulders in the person of his son Fred. C. Kramer. His cheerful spirit remained with him to the last, and he retained his clearness of intellect up to his closing days. He was invariably a good neighbor. He is survived by five sons, Phill, William B., Fred. C., Jos F., and G. V, and three daughters, Mrs. Frank Laughlin, Mrs. Jos. Courrege and Mrs. Chas. Elmer. When he died, full of years, and ready to be gathered to his fathers, the grief that was felt over the close of his long career was wide spread and sincere, and extended far beyond his family circle. His best monument is the good report that he has left behind him in the community in which he has lived so many years. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian Church, Rev. M. R. Paradis officiating. The members of Aurora Lodge No. 193, F & A. M, acting for Jefferson lodge of New Orleans, assumed the conduct of the funeral and paid the last tribute of masonic respect to his memory at his open grave in Rose Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Frank Blanc, Sam. Carter, J. J. Clark, Jno. T. DeValcourt, J. J. Forgey, and Geo. M Robertson. NOTE: www.findagrave.com memorial # 95747121 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/iberia/obits/k/kramersr6536gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/lafiles/ File size: 4.0 Kb