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Paul Kramp Obituary

Paul F. Kramp, Jr., 95, of Allentown, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was married to Eleanor D. Sultzbach (d. 1991) for 40 years and Barbara Rabenold (d. 2019). Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Paul F. Kramp and Hattie M. (Johnson) Kramp. He was a graduate of Gettysburg College (BA 1947), Gettysburg Seminary (BD 1950) and Union Theological Seminary and Columbia (MA 1963). Paul led several churches over his 40+ year career as pastor, including Messiah Lutheran Church in Newtown Square (1951-1963), Little Zion Lutheran Church in Telford (1963-1977) and as associate pastor at Christ Lutheran in Allentown (1977-1992). He was active in many organizations, including as chairman of the board at the Lutheran Home in Topton, President of Liberty Bell Rotary Club in Allentown, Chairman of SE PA Synod Stewardship Committee and co-founder of Indian Valley Meals-on-Wheels.

Survivors; daughter, Kathryn, son David and wife Skie, son Brian and wife Eve and daughter Judy, wife of Stephen Post; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ryan, Tyler, David, Daniel, Morgan and Zachary; great-grandchildren Bryson and Avery.

A Memorial service at Christ Lutheran Church, 1245 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA, date to be determined. The J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences may be offered at: www.jsburkholder.com. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Paul's memory may be made to the church.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 26, 2021.

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Eleanor Snyder

January 3, 2022

Dear Kramp Family...My sincerest condolences on the passing of your dad Paul. I have very fond memories of your dad at Christ Lutheran Church and all those performances at Twelfth Night. Rest in peace my friend. May the love of family and friends carry you this difficult time.

Mary Scott

December 27, 2021

Dear Judy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I think it's hard when we daughters lose of fathers. I'm glad he was with you for such a long time. Prayers for your comfort and healing.

Carol Ann Hudock

December 27, 2021

Judy and Family thinking of you in your time of sorrow

Sandra James

December 27, 2021

Dave and Family,
May you find comfort in your memories of your dad and in knowing all the lives he touched throughout his life. I knew you´re dad through Christ Lutheran and had many discussions with him through the years. What a gentle man he was. Take great pride Dave, in knowing you are a reflection of him. You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs.

Susan Kern (Giaquinto)

December 26, 2021

Dec 26,2021
My sincerest sympathy to family & friends of Pastor Schlack.
When I worked at the Lutheran Community at Telford, his name at Little Zion made a great impact. God´ blessings to all, Susan J Kern

Pr Dennis Moore

December 26, 2021

Dear Dave, Skie and Family,
I was saddened to learn of Paul's death. Paul was one of the first pastors to welcome me to the NEPS when we arrived from WPA. I was always grateful to him for his hospitality. May God fill the void in your lives with God's love and compassion. And, may the light of Christ's birth light the darkness of his death.

Blessings,
Pr Dennis Moore

DT

December 23, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2: 16,17.

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