Jerome A. Kramer

1926 - 2025

Jerome A. Kramer

May 4, 1926 - March 4, 2025

Wellington, Florida - Dr. Jerome (Jerry) A. Kramer, M.D., age 98, of Miami and Wellington, passed away peacefully on March 4. Born on May 4, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Morris and Ethel Kramer (his brother Alvin, predeceased him).

Jerry was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor, hero, and cherished friend. He served as an unwavering source of wisdom, guidance, and strength for his family.

Jerry served in the Navy during World War II. Following his service, he attended the University of Pittsburgh and married Gloria, the love of his life since their high school days.

Remarkably, he was admitted to medical school after just three years of college, completing his undergraduate studies while excelling as a top medical student. To support his education, he successfully owned and operated a hardware store.

In 1958, after earning his medical degree, Jerry and Gloria moved with their three small children to Miami, where he completed his residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He then established his medical practice, delivering generations of babies and caring for tens of thousands of patients who deeply respected and loved him. He was renowned as a remarkable diagnostician and developed sharp radiological skills, as well.

A true Renaissance man, Jerry's passion for learning and living life to its fullest was limitless. Jerry was a beloved patriarch, a distinguished physician, a dedicated oboist with the Miami Philharmonic Orchestra, a successful business operator, a talented photographer, a master of calligraphy, an avid traveler, and a skilled boatman and fisherman. Amazingly, Jerry built, with his own hands, his family's beautiful home in Pittsburgh and a magnificent, professional-grade studio and darkroom in their Miami residence.

Jerry had an extraordinary knack for problem-solving. Family and friends frequently sought his valuable and insightful advice. Indeed, he took over and successfully turned around a friend's failing business, at no charge. While in his 70's, he took-up tournament bridge and quickly achieved advanced life master status.

Jerry's greatest joy was his family. Jerry enthusiastically assisted his children and grandchildren with their schoolwork, coached his grandchildren and their sports teams, traveled for his son's debate competitions, taught his children boating, skiing, and fishing, and took the whole family on trips across the U.S. and Europe. Jerry's relationship with his loving wife of 44 years, Gloria, was beautiful, unparalleled and universally recognized by all that knew them, as exemplified, for example, by their having always taken long walks, hand-in-hand, and rarely being seen without each other. His presence and support made for an incredible life for him and his family.

Jerry's life exemplified the power of passion, dedication, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Jerry was predeceased by his wife, Gloria. He is survived by three children, Douglas (Amy), Wendy (Glenn), and Scott (Eileen), six grandchildren (Brian, Michael, Alexis, Danielle, Jennifer, and Garrett) and eight great-grandchildren (Adrian, Ezra, Bradley, Brandon, Sebastian, Romie, Drew and Sydney). He is also survived by his companion, Darryle Forrest. Many other family members and friends who cherished their time with him will sorely miss him. Jerry was respected and loved by all for his kindness, companionship, loyalty, and wisdom.

A private funeral service and burial took place on March 6 at Mount Nebo, Miami.