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LAWRENCE KRAMER Obituary

FR. LAWRENCE A. KRAMER, 79, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, while vacationing in Florida. Born in Fort Wayne, Fr. Larry was a Catholic Priest with the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend for 52 years. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School, Our Lady of the Lake Seminary and St. Meinrad Seminary. Father Kramer served at St. Peter, St. Andrew, St. Joseph, and Our Lady of Good Hope Churches in Fort Wayne and as Chaplain at Bishop Luers High School. Fr Larry greatly enhanced Campus Ministry in the Diocese. Surviving are his brother, Roger Kramer of Indio, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence A. and Etheldrea Kramer. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with calling one hour prior. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades officiating. Calling also from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2014, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with Reception Prayers at 3 p.m., Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and a Vigil service at 7 p.m. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Bishop Luers High School or Masses. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 30, 2014.

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Sharon Reynolds (Gebhard)

February 6, 2014

As a schoolchild at St. Peter's, I remember how well he treated us. He always had a smile for us and actually listened to whatever we had to say! I was in awe of his happy personality.

Gary Drew

February 2, 2014

We enjoyed having Father Larry at Our Lady of Good Hope. He was always good to us. He was good to us when my Mother passed. Our three boys were all servers with him. He was just like part of the family. He will be missed by many.

Elizabeth Bougher

February 1, 2014

Dear Roger,
Just wanted to let you know how much I loved your brother. He was our parish priest at Our Lady of Good Hope. His homilies always struck me because he always sounded like he was talking to me personally. I will truly miss him but I know that heaven shines a little brighter because of him. May our dear Lord give you his peace.

Becky Miller

January 30, 2014

May you be at peace Father Larry.

Philip Darling

January 30, 2014

I have fond memories of Fr Kramer as a Campus pastor during my undergraduate years at IPFW. Such an intelligent man with a pleasant demeanor. May he rest in peace.

January 30, 2014

God's peace.
--The Kneller Family

"When you behold a beautiful landscape, say: 'Heaven is more beautiful that that! Above there are true delights and holy pleasures!" Enjoy Father!

Jeanne Stefanko

January 30, 2014

January 30, 2014

We will miss you Father Larry. Loved your humor.
Rita Koomler

Amanda Aceves

January 30, 2014

Forever in our hearts

Janice Martin

January 30, 2014

Thank you for your "Yes!" to God's call, Father Kramer as through your hands He was able to baptize me into His family at Easter 1997, and by your words of spiritual guidance I never looked back.

George & Norma Crowe

January 30, 2014

Rest in Peace.

My Goddaughter's Baptism

Amanda Aceves

January 30, 2014

You will be greatly missed Father Larry, our Catholic Churches need more like you! I hope your last trip was fabulous and you enjoyed it and I bet the train ride to heaven was the most beautiful ever seen. We love you, The Aceves Family

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