Robert L. "Bob" Cramer

CRAMER, ROBERT L. "BOB", Illustrious Sir Robert L. "Bob" Cramer, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2009. He was born November 10, 1926, on a farm near Bogard, MO, the fifth of six children of Lewis R. and Sarah S. Cramer. His early days were spent in Bogard. Moving to Harlingen, TX as a young boy, Bob graduated from Harlingen High School and joined the US Army. His two years in the US Army sent him to Japan and Korea in the Army of Occupation and gave him a taste of foreign travel. He returned from the US Army as a Sg. 2nd class. He attended Texas A&I University in Kingsville, TX, graduating
summa cum laude in 1950 with a BBA degree. After graduation from college, Bob became a CPA and joined the staff of Arthur Anderson Company. While with the the company he moved back to Harlingen where he met and married Phylis Huntly. After working for Arthur Anderson for five years he joined Pacific Northwest Gas Pipeline as Secretary/Treasurer later becoming Comptroller of Florida Gas Company where he served for 20 years. Moving to Maitland in 1962, Bob became active in several community activities. He is a 45 year perfect attendance member of the Winter Park Rotary where he served as President. he also served Junior Achievement of Orange County for over 25 years as a Company Advisor and later as Chairman of the Board. Bob has also been active in the Winter Park Presbyterian Church for over 35 years. He has also served as Treasurer for the Central Florida Presbytery for over 25 years and is the Treasurer of the Ecumenical Center for Central Florida Presbytery. Illustrious Sir Bob became a Master Mason in 1954 and is now a member of the Winter Park Lodge 239. He joined Bahia Shrine in 1963. After joining the Shrine, Bob was very active in the Ritual Unit having served as director. He has participated in every ritualistic ceremonial installation over the past 40 years except for two. Ill. Sir Bob has also done a great deal of work in conjunction with the Florida Shrine, Southeastern Shrine Association, and other shrine organizations as well as belonging to the Greeter's Unit and Antique Car Club. Loving to travel, he has visited all continents. Bob also enjoyed playing golf and is a member of the County Club of Orlando. Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phylis; daughters Elizabeth (Jim) Rogers, Sarah (Larry) Hofmann and Cathleen Cramer; grandchildren, Linsey and Philip Rogers and Mary and Robert Hofmann. A
memorial service will be held at 2PM Friday, May 15th, at Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont, Winter Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Transportation Fund of the Bahia Shrine
Center, 2300 Pembrook Dr., Orlando, FL 32810.