John J. Schramm Jr.

John J. Schramm Jr. died on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Statesman Nursing Home in Levittown at the age of 84.

Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Schramm has been a resident of Levittown for the past 62 years.

He loved spending time in the summer at his home in Maryland with his family.

Mr. Schramm was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 724. He was employed with US Steel, Fairless Works; Holt Cargo Systems; and Trap Rock Industries.

Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Marion (Watson), Mr. Schramm is the loving father of Barbara A. Kohler (late Wayne), Donna M. Slater (Frank), John J. Schramm III, Shirley A. Carter (Kevin), Laura J. Houriet (Jack), James V. Schramm (late Michelle), Rita M. Schramm (Anthony Pesce) and Linda M. Derby (Keith).

He is the devoted grandfather of 23 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

The oldest of eight, Mr. Schramm is survived by his siblings, Maryann Rapanaro (Stefano), Robert Schramm (Gail), Eugenia Patti, Dorothy Jones, Betty Berry (Randy) and Thomas Schramm (Daloris); and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Marie (McLean) and John J. Schramm and brother Christopher Schramm.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 12:00 until 1:30 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.