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Don Cramer Obituary
Las Vegas, NV. - Don Edward Cramer (known as Queasy to many) passed away of cancer at 82 years of age in Las Vegas Nevada on February 15. He was born the youngest of 4 children to Ray and Erie Cramer and grew up as a proud Dogie in Forsyth, Montana.
Don served in the Korean War and returned to Montana to marry his high school sweetheart Marjorie Fink. He became a longtime teacher and coach starting his career at Forsyth High School. He subsequently moved to Great Falls to teach and coach at Great Falls High School. Don coached the first group of very talented football players during their last year at GFHS who then transferred along with Don to play football for the opening of the new CMR High School. Don taught and coached CMR football, boys and girls basketball and was proud to have won two state girls championship trophies for CMR in 1975 and with an undefeated season in 1977. He was named Montana High School Coach of the Year in 1975 and 1977, and Frontier Conference Coach of the Year in 1981. Don later became head coach of the College of Great Falls women's basketball program and was inducted into the UGF Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. Golf was a big part of Don's life and he especially loved his golf games with his good buddies in Great Falls and Las Vegas.
Don is survived by Margee, his wife of 62 years; four children Connie (Greg) Caouette of Great Falls, Kelli (Patrick) Sullivan of Butte, Susan (Randy) Jaquish of Bonaire, Georgia and was preceded in death by beloved son Curt Cramer. He was a proud grandfather to; Chas, Dylan and Zachary Cramer, Jacqueline and Joe Jaquish, Buck, Willie and Summer Sullivan, and Cody and Cramer Caouette as well as three great grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dick Cramer, and sisters Ellie Rose and Joyce Wright.
A celebration of his life will be held in September in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sandra Rose-Bentrum
June 15, 2019
My uncle Don made me the fastest typist in my class ! Eleanor Rose, my mother , absolutely adored her baby brother Donnie ❤ my dad Arthur Rose thought so very highly of him and aunt Margee and the kids . So go fly with the Angels and go see your mom and dad. Love Sandy Rose Bentrum XO
Kelly Palmer
February 27, 2019
Coach Crames was an American original. A trailblazer. Dad said he waged a heroic battle against his illness, which was part and parcel of the man. Great to see so many names of people I knew back in the day. I grieve along with y'all, especially Marge, Connie and Greg, Kelli and Pat, and Susie and her husband. Peace.
February 26, 2019
I would like to express my sincerest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you his peace at this very difficult time. Php 4:6,7
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Dalice Vukasin
February 25, 2019
So saddened to be reading this obituary. He was an Awesome coach and a friend to many. I not only had him as my coach for BB. But also as my typing teacher. He made that class fun with lots of laughs. Coach Cramer made my years at CMR very memorable. Sending thoughts and prayers to the whole family whom I always loved. Rest in peace coach you will be missed by many. Big Dalice hugs to the whole family.
Sherilu Davis
February 25, 2019
So sorry, Connie to hear about your dad. I had the privilege of teaching with Don at CMR. I will never forget those good times. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeanne Kenczka
February 25, 2019
So sorry to hear of Coach Cramer's passing. He was an excellent coach, mentor and friend. I had the privilige of hanging out at your home. I remember the day he demanded that I bring him a glass of water. I found a shot glass in your cupboard and brought water to him! We enjoyed teasing each other. He used to pull me out of some of my HS classes to discuss my BB statistics and goals. Always enjoyed my time with this great man. To the family: love, hugs and prayers for a sweet peace amid your deep grief.
Ray Jay Johnson
February 25, 2019
Coach Queasy you will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. You taught me so much and always made me smile and laugh with your one of a kind style. Heaven just got a new Head Coach! Love ya Queasy.
Marvin Ameline
February 25, 2019
Sorry to hear of Dons passing he was a great mentor prayers to the family
Karen Jackson
February 24, 2019
Sorry for the loss of a great basketball coach and man. Coach Cramer cared about making his players as good of players and people as possible. Condolences to the entire Cramer family.
Sarah Habel
February 24, 2019
I want to express my sincere condolences to all of Don's family. I share in your sorrow. He was my coach and mentor. I have many great/ fun memories- he will be deeply missed.
Patricia Rosenleaf
February 24, 2019
Dear Connie and all the Cramer family, Please accept my most sincere condolence at the loss of your beloved father. I've heard so many "Cramer stories" over the years from Larry Lucero that I feel I knew him. He raised one great young woman, I know that. May your shared memories and love bring you through these very difficult days ahead.
Jody Kalafat
February 24, 2019
Dear Cramer Family,
The halls of CMR are echoing, one of the best coaches has moved on to Heaven and we will never be the same.! Hanging out at the Cramer home was always an adventure and the Coach with his big smile, hoping we were not getting into trouble!
May your many memories with a great man, console your heart and soul. RIP Coach
Much love, Jody Kalafat and family
George Geise
February 24, 2019
The Great Falls and Montana sports community lost a good man in Don Cramer, a great basketball coach and great friend of golf. We wish his family the best.
George Geise
February 24, 2019
Don Cramer's passing is a great loss to the sports community in Great Falls and all of Montana. He wasn't just a superb basketball coach, he was a great guy to play golf with, and a wonderful story teller. He left behind a great family, and his memory lives on through them.
February 24, 2019
Very saddened to learn of Don's passing. A great coach, teacher and gentleman.
Duane Voeller
Mesa, AZ
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