Raymond J. Kramer

Kramer, Raymond J.
Freedom

Age 66, loving husband, father and grandfather, died on Monday, August 11, 2008. Raymond was born in Green Bay on June 19, 1942, son of the late Edwin V. and Clara (Ellenbecker) Kramer. On October 15, 1966 he married his wife of 41 years, Patricia Hooyman. Raymond was proud to serve in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War. He worked for many years at Hooyman Implement. He enjoyed his family, especially his grandsons. Raymond loved going to the casino, auctions, and hunting. He was an avid collector of treasures.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Patty; children: Raymond A. (Cheryl) Kramer of Freedom, Susan (Special Friend Dan Wittman) Kramer of Darboy, Rick (Heidi) Kramer of New London, Timorthy Kramer of Manawa, and Jennifer (John) Lawrence of Kaukauna; grandchildren: Rickey Wayne Kramer, Riley Joseph Kramer and Kayla Wittman; great-grandchild, Orlando Wittman; brothers and sisters: John (Margie) Kramer, Alvin (Dorothy) Kramer, Margaret (Daemon) Foth, Mary (Ronald) Wichman, Renata Alice (Ralph) Armitage, Carol Jean Barth, Rose Kramer, and Charles (Shirley) Kramer; many nieces and nephews; and many brothers and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin V. and Clara Kramer; brother, Edwin N. Kramer; two brothers-in-law: Robert Kelly and Dennis Barth; fathers and mothers-in-law; Art and Gladys Hooyman, and Earl and Lucille Ambler.

The funeral liturgy will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Freedom, with Fr. Dave Hoffman officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Freedom.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Manor Care, especially Raymond's guardian angel, Lisa Hall, for her understanding and care.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Raymond's name is being established.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Kaukauna 766-6200