Betty Kramer Obituary
Betty Doraine Kramer, age 96, of Topeka Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on Hunter Island in Manhattan Kansas on January 6th, 1929, the daughter of William and Martha Lutz (Prestwood).
Betty graduated from Manhattan High School in 1946 and went on to attend K-State college where she eventually became a bookkeeper. She married Rudy (Rudolph) Kramer on June 7th, 1957 at the All Faiths Chapel on the Kansas State University Campus and together they had 5 children.
Betty was an active member of Topeka First Church of the Nazarene, where she participated in just about every activity and filled many positions as needed.
Betty will be most remembered for her loving service to her Savior, Jesus Christ and to her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Richard) Spielman of Hoyt, KS; three sons, Bradley (Joyce) Kramer of Manhattan, KS; Greg Kramer of Topeka, KS, and Kris (Dawn) Kramer of Topeka, KS. She is also survived by her sister, Bernis Gregg of Hugoton, KS, 14 grand-children, 25 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great grandchildren, all of whom will miss her very much.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Kramer, parents, William and Martha Lutz, 4 brothers, Bill Lutz, Bob Lutz, Ed Lutz and John Lutz; daughter, Katherine Cain, 2 grandsons, 1 great-grandson, one great-granddaughter, and one great-great grandson.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 from 9:30-10:30AM at Topeka First Church of the Nazarene, 1001 SW Buchanan St, Topeka, KS 66604, with funeral services beginning at 10:30AM led by Pastor Terry Frizzell. Burial will take place the following Monday, November 17th at 11:30 AM at Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas, 2901 Stagg Hill Rd, Manhattan, KS 66502.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Topeka First Church of the Nazarene, Midland Hospice Care, or Shriner's Hospital for Children.
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