Kurt J. Kramer

Kurt J. Kramer, aged 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Simpsonville, SC. Born on October 25, 1942, in New Orleans, LA to the late Claude and Madeline Payne Kramer. Kurt was known for his warmth and devotion to his family and friends.
Kurt was a proud graduate of Holy Cross High School in New Orleans, where he displayed remarkable dedication as a track athlete. He continued his education at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity, fostering lifelong friendships that he cherished deeply. Throughout his career, Kurt served as an operations and safety supervisor in the petroleum services industry, where his commitment to safety and excellence was evident to all who worked with him.
Mr. Kramer was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Kurt leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Marilyn Kramer. Together, they raised two sons, Kane Kramer (Rebecca) and Jedediah Kramer, who were sources of immense pride for Kurt. He is also survived by three cherished grandchildren, Ethan, Clair, and Cotton Rene; his sister, Claudia Golden; and two nephews, Brett and Bryan Golden.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Rights of Christian burial will be performed on Saturday, December 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the Cemetery at Saint Joseph's Abbey in St Benedict, LA.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Saint Joseph Abbey Bread Program.
Kurt's life was marked by love, dedication, and a quiet strength that inspired all who knew him. He will be dearly missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. As they come together to celebrate his life and legacy, those who knew and loved Kurt will remember him for his kindness, his laughter, and the profound impact he had on their lives.
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