George Harvey Kramer Jr.

George Harvey Kramer, Jr., 82 years old passed away August 8, 2007 after an extended illness. He was born in Buffalo, New York and graduated high school in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. George proudly served in the military during World War II. As a Navy pilot, he enjoyed flying over the water while stationed in Corpus Christi. His love of fishing and water skiing drew him back home to make the city his home. In 1950 he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his Master of Arts degree in clinical psychology from the University of Houston in 1953. After completing a two-year clinical residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, he received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology from the University of Houston in 1955. Upon returning to Corpus Christi, George established the Psychological Service Center where he provided psychological testing and psychotherapy for children and adults, couples, and families. For almost 40 years he continued his devotion to helping others accomplish their goals. George loved to teach. He served as an adjunct professor at Del Mar College and Corpus Christi State University. He was training director of volunteers for the Suicide Prevention Center, an organization he helped establish. He served as a consultant to various companies and organizations providing psychological services and career development for employees. During his career, George served in serval leadership positions. He was president of the Southside Rotary Club in 1969, president of the Texas Psychological Association in 1974, chairman of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from 1975 through 1977, and president of the Nueces County Psychological Association. George is survived by his wife, Nancy; his brother, Kenneth Kramer of Austin, Texas; and two sons, George Harvey Kramer II (Libbie) of Austin, Texas, and James Edward Kramer (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas. A private service will be held for the family. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may provide a donation to the Corpus Christi Texas AandM University library.