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Keith Kramer Obituary
Keith A. Kramer, 67, of Plano, IL passed away on July 23, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with Melanoma. Keith was born on September 23, 1956 in Aurora, IL to John and Geraldine (Shephard) Kramer. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp.
Keith enjoyed spending time with family, making people laugh with his crazy personality, taking vacations, living life to it’s fullest, and fishing and metal detecting with his best buds Brody and Jace. He also accepted Christ in June of 1997, and went on to do mission trips including twice to the Philippines. He loved his family dearly.
Keith is survived by his wife, Vicki Kramer; Children, Timothy (Lori) Kramer of Cartersville, GA, Nicholas Kramer (Annalisa) of Arena, WI, and Stephanie Kramer of Arena, WI; Sarah (Gregory) Young of Sandwich, IL, Nicole Bauer (Zachary) of St. Charles, IL and Lisa Nelson of Sandwich, IL; Brothers, John (Jan) Kramer of Rantoul, IL and Rich (Terry) Kramer of Oswego, IL; Sisters, Beth (Fred) Peters of Lake Mills, WI and Judy (Brad) Fritz of Dixon, IL; As well as an “OUTSTANDING” number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Seth Kramer.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Beverage Family Funeral Home, 104 Terry St. Sandwich, IL 60548. Military Honors will be held at the funeral home at 1:00 P.M. with a service to follow. Cremation rites will be accorded. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Englehart, Unity Hospice and especially his nurse Megan.
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