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Bruce Kramer Obituary
Bruce Allen Kramer, 66, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born Feb. 4, 1956, to Kenneth and Connie (Aumsbaugh) Kramer.
Bruce graduated from La Porte High School in 1974. He was a lifelong farmer and a custodian with Kingsbury School for more than 25 years. He was a board member with Farm Services Agency, the manager of the former Pinola Elevator for many years, and a member of Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church.
Bruce was loved by everyone he met. He always had a smile on his face and made sure everyone felt welcome. He was passionate about farming and his grandkids. Above everything else, he loved being Papa.
Bruce married Joan (Muller) Kramer on Aug. 27, 1977. She preceded him in death on June 21, 2022. He is survived by his children, Corey Kramer of La Porte and Adam (Abbie) Kramer of La Porte; and grandchildren, Mackenzie, Leo, Crew and Kellan.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Avenue, La Porte, Indiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach Street, La Porte, Indiana. Reverend Ian Williams will officiate. Burial will follow at Carmel Cemetery. Family and friends may gather at 9 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 201 Bach Street, La Porte, Indiana, 46350.
To light a virtual candle, share a story of Bruce's life or leave a message of comfort for the family, please visit www.EsslingFuneralHome.com.
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Dean Severs
August 1, 2022
I will always remember Bruce's laugh and red cheeks. One of my favorite stories is when my older brother Dana and I to Bruce's parent's house to go hunting. It was Super Bowl Sunday on 1/13/74 and Miami was winning over Minnesota. It was bitterly cold and we ended up ending the hunt early (maybe to watch the game. Bruce invited us in and offered us some Dutch hard pretzels which I had never eaten in the day of Mr. Salty pretzels (you couldn't have that now). As we watched, we were suddenly overwhelmed a terrible smell. we all looked at each other but no one admitted farting. Then it happened again, this time with the terrible smell, Bruce yelled, "Duke, get out of here!" Duke Bruce's German Shepard rolled over off his back from his slumber and farted no more for the rest of the game. .
Douglas and Joan Noveroske
July 29, 2022
We offer our heart felt condolences to your families for both your father and your mother. I enjoyed as a seed salesperson coming over to greet Bruce and say hello as we caught up on the happenings in Laporte co. and agriculture. He was a great person and farmer. He loved his family very much and spoke of them often. We are truly sorry.
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