Herman Kramer

1926 - 2017

Herman A. Kramer, 90 of Hellertown, formerly of Whitehall, died on Sunday, January 22, 2017, at Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown. Born January 27, 1926 in Stony Run, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John B. and Clistie M. (Frey) Kramer and husband of the late Grace E. (Hartung) Kramer. He was an installer/field worker for the former Western Electric, Allentown for thirty years before retiring in 1981. He was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 4331 Main Street, Egypt, where he served many years on Church Council as well as a member of the maintenance committee and 35 years as head usher. He served as treasurer for Boy Scout Troop #59, Egypt for 41 years and was a member of the Egypt Park Board for over 40 years. Survivors: Surviving are daughters, Renee L. wife of Kim Beidleman of Northampton and Carol wife of Charles Wolfe of Anaheim Hills, CA, sons, Russell and wife Karen Kramer of Whitehall, and Kevin and wife Linda Kramer of Phoenixville, grandchildren Brad, Ross and Todd Beidleman, Monica Wolfe, Alissa Rosell, Ryan Kramer, Kristy Gessner, Arron and Shane Kramer, companion, Marie E. Kemmerer, Hellertown; six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother, Melvin J. Kramer. Services: The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM followed by an 11:00 AM funeral service, all on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the church. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Union Cemetery, Lynnville. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church memorial fund in care of the Schisler Funeral Home 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com