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Thomas Bruce "Tom" Kramer

Thomas Kramer Obituary

KRAMER THOMAS "TOM" BRUCE, 61, of Louisville, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009. He was a salesman with Smith Furniture on Preston Highway, a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a graduate of Manual High School Class of 65, and an avid traveler, cruiser and bowler. He is survived by his wife, Linda Weston Kramer; son, Timothy Neal Kramer (Diana); daughter, Camilla Michelle Kramer; brothers, Harry Kramer (Lena) and Kenneth Kramer; mother, Harriett Kramer and mother-in-law, Eileen Weston; grandchildren, Alex, Jenna and Lindsey; sisters-in-law, Leslie Peak and Bea Weston; brother-in-law, Mike Weston; four nephews; and a host of friends. His funeral service will be held noon Monday at Pearson-Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. until time of service Monday. The family would like to thank the Norton Hospital nursing staff for all of their wonderful care and support, as well as Dr. Woodcock and his Louisville oncology staff. Memorial contributions may go to Hosparus or the Norton Healthcare Foundation.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Feb. 15, 2009.

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Kathy Matheny

March 20, 2009

Linda & Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. He always had a smile on his face. I met him through Corky Grant. My ex-husband, Mike Campbell, and I enjoyed his company at Corky's picnics and at the Kentucky football games. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Matheny

Linda Weston Kramer

March 16, 2009

Tommy:
You are my Mister and the love of my life.
I will LOVE and MISS you always. . . . .
Linda Lu

Mary (Hinton) Cantrell

March 12, 2009

Linda,
I just learned of Tom's death and want to express my deepest sympathy to you and all of his family. It was an honor to know Tom...he always had a smile and a kind word...and he loved you so. There is certainly another angel watching over you.

Robin Grant Kindig

February 24, 2009

Tommy was no less than an uncle to myself and our sisters. He was certainly Dad's (Corky's) little brother. They did have matching red and blue camaros after all! Linda was the line dancing instructor at all of our weddings. We were so lucky to have Tommy in our lives, and it was an honor to get to love him and all the Kramer clan. He is sorely missed, and will live on with laughter filled stories, mainly told by Dad and Kenny. My last memory of him was with my nephew, Holden, a newborn, asleep in his arms.

Pam Zabel

February 24, 2009

Linda,
I was so sorry to hear about Tom. I am so glad that you had the time together during your cruises and will have many great memories to savor.
May God comfort you in your loss.

Jim and Pat Doss

February 21, 2009

Mrs Kramer, Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss. We are in Florida for the winter or we would have been there for Tommy's service. We have been freinds for 20+ years. God bless you and your family,

Reg & Charlene Rocha

February 20, 2009

Our loss is heaven's gain, Tom's memory will live with us forever, his infectious laugh and happy go lucky attitiude made everyone love him! He will be missed terribly but we know that he is in a better place!

Teresa Langdon

February 20, 2009

Linda
My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know that I am always available. With my deepest sympathy

Vince & Nydia Scarpari

February 19, 2009

Linda, It was fate that we meet you and Tom on a crusie many years ago. we remember you took us to Orient beach. Also the year Tom & I were the Blues Brothers. We have such wonderful memories of the cruises we shared. We pray that God will give you what you need at this time, and assured that Tom is with Him. All our love Vince & Nydia

Doe O'Connor

February 18, 2009

Linda, Danny & l loved meeting you & Tom on our cruise in January of 2004. It was such a pleasure to hang out with such a fun, vibrant & loving couple. We have thought & talked about you too since then. May God bless Tom & give you strength & inner peace. We will always be there for you. Doe & Danny O'Connor

denise

February 18, 2009

Linda, Tom had so many people that loved him, may you all hold on to all of the wonderful memories to help you through this terrible time in your life. Love Denise

Colleen Moore

February 17, 2009

Linda & Family,
Tom was fun loving and full of life. He was a great cruising buddy. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Colleen & Bob Moore

Arlene Dumas Fuller

February 17, 2009

Cammie,

I am so sorry for your loss and what you have been going through the past few weeks. Just know, I have you and your family in my prayers. And God will give you the comfort you need to stay strong. Arlene Fuller, Y.O.U.

Nonie Palmgreen

February 17, 2009

Cammie, I am so very sorry to learn of the loss of your father and my heart goes out to you and your family. May God hold you in his healing hands during the difficult days ahead. Nonie Palmgreen, Ahrens Learning Center

Luis Salomon

February 16, 2009

Cammie: May the Lord of All give you the strenght to see death as a stage to get closer to God. Your consolation is that your father is in the peace of the Lord. My prayers are with you.

Janice Hardin Oster

February 16, 2009

I first knew Tommy when we were in the 7th grade in Ms. Bradley's English class & we thought the reason for being there was to drive her crazy. To have been his friend almost 50 years later was a gift. Tommy was funny, very intelligent, kind, & generous, a good man. So many people hold Tommy in their hearts now. I pray that the grief felt by Linda, Cammie, & Tim & all family members & friends will ease and we all can smile when we remember his unique personality.

Denise & Fred Hughes

February 16, 2009

Fred and I knew Tommy from Smith's Furniture and we thought so much of him. He greeted everyone with a smile and was such a pleasure to deal with. We have truly lost a friend. Although we moved from Louisville, we thought of Tommy often. Our prayers are with all of you.

Chaplain Rita

February 16, 2009

Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.

Charlann Horan

February 16, 2009

Dear Cammie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wynn Westerman

February 16, 2009

Linda & family,
I hope you will build strength through this difficult time. It is an understatement to say that we lost Tom at too young of an age.
He was so much of an influence in so many lives…including mine. Wayne & I reflected all weekend on several different events throughout our forty year friendship….and most of them we had to laugh.
Please reflect on all of the wonderful experiences that you & Tom encountered. You know…he would want it that way. Stay strong.
Haylee and I send our prayers as well!

George Anspach Jr. and Lisa Maddox

February 16, 2009

Tim and Cammie: We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. May God provide strength and peace to help ease your pain. Please let us know if you need anything! Lots of love and prayers.

Alice (Bibb) Keeling

February 16, 2009

Linda--thinking of you at this difficult time. You both knew how to enjoy life and each other.

Judy Brunner-Lindsey

February 16, 2009

I did not know Tom well, but I did know Kenny quite well. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember those rides home from Western with Mrs. Kramer.

Linda Nickerson

February 16, 2009

To all of Tom's family, I met Tom and Linda thru a dear friend of mine. I always said they were such fun loving people who enjoyed life. Tom will always be remembered with his beautiful smile and laughter. I wish I could be there to give all a big hug and kiss. Tom we will miss you.

Rod Hamby

February 16, 2009

Although I did not know Tom, I know his daughter Cammie. My thoughts and prayers are with Cammie and family and those who share in their loss.

Donna McIntire

February 16, 2009

Cammie, there are no words to describe how you feel. You are in my prayers. I pray God gives you the strength you need to heal from your loss of loved ones.

michele thomas

February 16, 2009

To the Kramer Family, I worked with Tom at Smith's Furniture, he was always nice and smiling and a joy to work with. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

Nancy Roseberry

February 15, 2009

To the family ;
My husband and I are very sadden to hear of the passing of Tom. My husband has known Tom through bowling as well as many years of dealing with Tom at Smiths furniture. He was a very honest man and had a great personality. We apologize for not paying respects as it was too late when I read this in the paper. May all of you find strength in the Lord to carry you through such difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy and Joe Roseberry

BILL HUDSON`

February 15, 2009

I WORKED AT SMITHS & KNEW TOM WELL

Mark and Annette Yates

February 15, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family duiing the loss of a wonderful person

Doug & Melissa Fell

February 15, 2009

I dealt with Tom on several occassions at Smith's. My husband and I were saddened to hear that he had left due to illness. He was always very pleasant with me. Our hearts go out to his family.

Kathy & Patrick Knight

February 15, 2009

Knowing Tom for over 30 years, we can say we had never met a more pleasant and caring man. Tom never had a harsh word for anyone. He always had a smile on his face. It was always a pleasure and treat to see him. Tom was so proud of his family. We would share stories of our children at every visit. Our boys grew up knowing Tom. He was such a good example for them. The world has lost such a good man. Our hearts and prayers go to this wonderful family.

Walt oster

February 15, 2009

Tommy, the battle is over and now you are in the hands is God. We will always miss your smile and great sense of humor. The Manual H.S. dining club misses you already. You have been loved by many.
Your friends....you know who we are.
Even this old Male H.S. guy ..Walt

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