David M. Kramer

David M. Kramer obituary

David M. Kramer

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David Kramer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Connell Funeral Home - Little Chute on Oct. 25, 2025.

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David M. Kramer, Kaukauna, age 80, died Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Appleton on February 9, 1945, to the late William and Angela (VandeVoort) Kramer. David was a hard worker, employed at Thilmany mill for 43 years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He loved the outdoors, deer hunting with his brothers-in-law, and camping in Wisconsin Dells. David was a huge Packer fan and also enjoyed dining out and dancing, especially Polka.

David is survived by his children: Brenda (Jay) Joseph of Kaukauna; Sara (Greg) Wright of Wausaukee; and William (Nathalie) Kramer of Kaukauna; their mother, Anne Marie (West) Kiesow; grandchildren: Cassandra (Craig) Burke, Zachary Stamper, Laura (Hayden) Long, Molly Joseph (Travis Robinson), Isaac Kramer, and Mason Rath; great grandchildren: Miles, Simon, Jack, Luna, Freya, and Cambria; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Donna Kohls, Joe (Nat) West, Linda Gleason, Sharon (Larry) Mueller, Mike (Dawn) West. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his special friend, Gina Schultz; siblings: Dorothy (Robert) Sonderegger, Donald Kramer, Robert (Mary, Betty) Kramer, and Joan (Jack) Pairon; and brothers-in-law: Richard Kohls and Thomas Gleason.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025, at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. His Funeral will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon David Van Eperen officiating. Committal Union Cemetery, Kaukauna.

Special thank you to Heartland Hospice and the Landings of Kaukauna for their special care.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

1

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

O’CONNELL FUNERAL HOME

1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140

Send Flowers

Nov

1

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

O’CONNELL FUNERAL HOME

1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140

Send Flowers