Shirley Catherine Kramer

Shirley Catherine Kramer (nee Hardin), 83, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John and Viola Hardin.

Shirley attended Bayless Schools in St Louis and later married her husband of 64 years, Ted Kramer, in 1960. While raising her three beloved sons, Shirley also ran a daycare in her home, showing her nurturing and caring nature.

In 1975, Shirley embarked on a remarkable career journey at Busch Stadium, where she dedicated 45 years of her life. Starting as a stand employee, she worked her way up to become the Human Resource Manager of Sportservice/Delaware North Company at the stadium. Shirley's commitment to her work was unwavering, and she cherished the relationships she built with her colleagues over the years. She enjoyed sharing her love of Busch Stadium, and the National Anthem, with her extended family and friends.

Outside of work, Shirley found joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved engaging in various activities with them, such as biking, swimming, and exploring local attractions. Shirley was also a devoted presence at her grandchildren's school functions and sports events, always cheering them on with pride.

Shirley's passion for holidays and photography was evident to all who knew her. She captured countless memories through her camera lens, preserving moments with family, friends, and coworkers that will be cherished for generations to come.

Shirley is survived by her three loving sons and their wives, Ted Jr (Barb), Tim (Sherry), and Terry (Janice), as well as her grandchildren whom she adored Chris, Taylor, Paige, Sydney, Adam, and her great grandchildren whom she cherished Jackson, Skylar, Aiden, Peyton, and Amelia.

She is also remembered fondly by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Sue Kramer, and her extended family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and coworkers.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Theodore John "Ted" Kramer, Sr, who passed on December 1, 2023, and her sisters Marjorie Thoele and Susan Deaver.

Shirley was special, and touched the lives of so many. As we sift through the photos she lovingly collected over the years, we will remember how much of a treasure she truly was, how special she made others feel and how much she will be missed by all who know and love her.

A memorial service for Shirley Kramer will be held at Kutis Funeral Home-Lemay Ferry on Saturday, June 1, 2024. A private family viewing by invitation will take place at 9:00am, followed by a closed casket visitation beginning at 9:30am. The memorial service will commence promptly at 11:00am at Kutis Funeral Home. After the service, there will be a procession to Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri to their Commitment Shelter.