Donald Cram Obituary
Donald was born on February 26, 1961, son of Jeannette (Haines) Cram and the late Robert Cram Sr.. He grew up in Negaunee and was a graduate of Negaunee High School, class of 1980. Donald married Kerrie Gaboury at the St. Joseph Catholic Church on June 28, 1985. He worked for American Eagle airlines for 38 years, retiring as the General Manager in 2015. Following his retirement from the airlines he got bored and went back to work shortly at Menards, and then for an additional 3 years driving as a courier for the hospital.
Donald loved music, playing the piano, singing, going to deer camp with his family, was known for always having a good joke, and razzing people in his company, and especially loved his grandkids whom he enjoyed spoiling.
Donald is survived by his wife of 40 years: Kerrie (Gaboury) Cram; mother: Jeannette (Haines) Cram, two sons: Chad (Jessica) Cram, Travis (Angela) Cram; twin brother: Ronald Cram; brother: Robert Cram Jr.; 5 grandchildren: Jayden, Owen, Raelynn, Wade, Donovan; along with several nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his father: Robert Cram Sr.; brothers: Bruce Cram, and Jeffrey Cram; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Following Donald's wishes, cremation will take place with no public services.
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