CHATHAM, New York
Kraham, Richard CHATHAM Richard Kraham- noted area educator, baseball player and highly decorated Army Air Corps veteran of World War II - died September 13, 2011 with his family at his side. He was 89. Mr. Kraham was a respected Chatham High School teacher and principal from 1950 to 1978. He was...
Read MoreI remember Mr. Kraham in the halls of Chatham High laughing, joking, scolding. I also remember a quite special day when I was pulled into the office when I was misbehaving to go home for the day. Mr. Kraham was a great person who affected my life in a positive manner. He will be missed. My Prayers are with the Kraham family.
Gail Hinkel(Buchan)
September 20, 2011 | Ghent, NY
A great man! Always positive, a great role model, and mentor to teachers and students alike. A wonderful principal to work for. It was an honor to know him. He will be missed.
Tom Jones
September 16, 2011 | Fall River Mills, CA
How ironic is it that our class advisor leave us (the Class of 1961, 101 Dalmations) on this the reunion of our 50th year of graduation.
Richard Kraham was unbelievable! He would always have the time before or after classes for anyone that needed him, his advice or just a hug (back then it was permissable)
He challenged one to thing and explore the unknown (even before "out of the box" became a cliche.
I remember speaking with Mr. Kraham (always Mr. never ever by first name)...
Gwynne Balson
September 15, 2011 | North Port, FL
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kraham family. Chatham won't be the same without him.
Bill Demars
September 15, 2011 | East Greenbush, NY
To Jane and family my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of Dick. I've known him for almost 50 yrs and have always repected him. He was an all around great person. The world and peoples lives were were so much better for knowing Dick.
Duffy Friss
September 15, 2011 | Ft Myers, FL
John he was a great man.my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.love you guys. jimmy
Jim Howe
September 15, 2011 | Columbus, OH
Rest in Peace Mr. Kraham, you meant the world to me when I was a kid coming to see you in your office, to get a tooth pulled! A great man, father, husband.. deepest sympathies to your family and loved ones!
Jeanmarie (Herzhauser)Rodino
September 15, 2011 | Rensselaer, NY
My condolences to the Kraham family.
Mr Kraham will always be remembered as a gentleman and well respected resident of the Chatham area.
Sincerely,
JoAnn Northup
September 15, 2011 | Boise, ID