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Larry Kramer Obituary
Born Sept. 19, 1941, in Elgin, he was the son of Carlos "Cud" and Gertrude Kramer. He married Karen Crome Choitz on Sept. 9, 1966.
Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1964-1966. He retired from the Elgin Water Department in 1998 after 39 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Kramer; a son, Tracy (Cindy) Kramer; two stepchildren, Traci (Mike) Sinnett and Mark Choitz; his mother, Gertrude Kramer; five grandchildren, Jessica, Nicholas, Kristin, Stephanie and Bradley; and his dear friends, Jim (Cheri) Auman and "da boyz."
He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos; a brother, Garry; and a step-grandson, Charlie Choitz.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Slater-Butala Funeral Home of Genoa, with the Rev. Kent Sperry officiating. Burial will be at Burlington Union Cemetery on Peplow Road. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to DeKalb County Hospice or DeKalb County Animal Shelter in care of Slater-Butala Funeral Home, 132 W. Main St., Genoa, IL 60135.
For information, call (815) 784-5191. To sign the online guest book, visit www.daily-chronicle.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Kramer
Earl Burns
September 7, 2016
Larry someone who was so special that I will always hold close to my heart my heart morn for someone I will always hold dear to my heart.i earl burns burt now reside in Atlanta ga.it was mr.harp Larry special k,tiny and earl thank you to the Kramer family for my time that has always to me special with mr.k.loveyou all earl I would love to visit his final resting so I would know when I need to consult with my old friend he had a ear.love God bless earl.
Jean Landwer
April 13, 2007
Dear
Karen, Gertrude, Traci, Tracy, and Mark
I knew Larry when I was a kid. You lived across the street from my
Grandma Messman on Aldine St. in Elgin many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are
with all of you.
Cindy Leigh
April 13, 2007
Dear Karen & Tracy, Mark and Traci, I'm so sorry for your loss, Larry was a very pleasant person from what I can remember when I was a child. I'm sorry he suffered with that awful cancer. I just wanted you to know our sympathy is with all of you. Love Cindy(Choitz) & John Leigh
Jill Hawkins
April 13, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Larry in the Water Department for many years and when I read his obit I was not at all surprised to see that donations are welcome for the animal shelter. Larry would pick up anything with 4 legs and bring it back to the shop! My condolences to Larry's family.
Doug and Carol Tobin
April 13, 2007
Tracy and Cindy: so sorry to hear of your loss, both Doug and I wish we could be in town but know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Kurt Eshelman
April 12, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with and had come to know Larry Kramer while working at the Elgin Water Department. I remember Larry as a kind, honest, dedicated, hard working man whose sense of humor and friendship helped get me through each work day. I would like to express to the entire family my most heartfelt sympathy. Larry will always remain very much alive in the memories of those who loved and respected him.
April 12, 2007
Karen (and family),
I saw Larry's obituary and wanted to express my sympathy to you. I am very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.
Alane K. (from former Elgin West Pharmacy)
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