Lawrence A. Kramer

Lawrence A. Kramer February 4, 1924 - April 16, 2011 Lawrence was born in Maslon, OH. After graduating high school in Michigan he joined the Coast Guard in 1944, receiving his training from Jack Dempsey in Ellis Island, NY. Aboard the navy ship USS Cavalier they landed troops in Saipan, Tinian; Layte, Luzon and Subic Bay until they were torpedoed in the South China Sea. As chief petty officer he discharged the crew in Long Beach. Falling in love with the city, he made his home here. He was a letter carrier for 36 years; a proud and active member of the Bellflower-Long Beach Elks Lodge #888, and an associate of Garden Grove Lodge #1952; an advisory board member for the Senior Center of El Dorado Park; and a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Cypress, a member of the American Legion and played with the Long Beach Community and the Elks' bands for many years. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen, he leaves behind his beloved family: daughters, Carolyn Hartzell and Barbara Jones; two granddaughters, Julieanne and Gerrianne Jones; nephew, Bruce Kramer; niece, Cynthia Blackerby; and Patt Devine, his devoted dancing partner. He will be lovingly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held April 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Bellflower-Long Beach Elks Lodge, 16426 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obituaries. McKenzie Mortuary (562) 961-9301 www.mckenziemortuary.com