Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kramer, Raymond P. 2007
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The Portland Review, July 8, 2007

Ray Kramer, of Pewamo, beloved husband of Theresa, passed away June 28, 2007 
at the age of 77. He will be dearly missed by his wife, children,  
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born on April 2, 1930 in Pewamo. 

As a lifelong resident, he owned and operated a small farm. In addition, he 
also worked at T.R.W for 34 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. 
Joseph's Parish, serving as a lector for 37 years, and was a member of the 
Knights of Columbus. Ray enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, 
good conversation, playing cards, fishing, and sharing a laugh or joke.  An 
avid sports fan, he attended many of his children and grandchildren's sporting 
events. Ray was a tireless worker who loved the land and being outdoors. He 
was preceded in death by his son Jim and parents Hy and Clem Kramer. 

Ray is survived by the love of his life, Theresa (Kohagen) Kramer, to whom he 
was married for 56 years. His children Anita (Pat) Weller, Mary ( Dave) 
Campbell, Wendy (Lynn) Fox, all of Portland, Barb (Bob) Cena, of St. Ignace, 
Ron (Jackie) Kramer, Bill Kramer, Becky (Ted) Droste all of Pewamo. As well as 
25 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are his brothers 
Mike (Kathy), Dick, sisters Linda and Jean O.P., and brother-in-law Jerry 
Kohagen; many nieces and nephews. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Charlon O. Mason at 11:00 
a.m., Monday, July 2, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo. Rite of 
Committal will be follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family will 
receive friends 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at the St. Mary's 
Funeral Chapel, 210 N. Westphalia St., Westphalia. The rosaries will be prayed 
at 3 and 8 p.m., Saturday and 3 p.m., Sunday. The Scriptural Wake Service will 
be prayed at 8 p.m., Sunday. Complete arrangements are being handled by 
Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland.



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