Michael Cramer

Michael D. Cramer

Michael D. Cramer, 65, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:37 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Medical Center, Findlay.

He was born Feb. 7, 1958, in Fostoria, to Harry and Anne (Waldron) Cramer. He married Lucy Kennedy on Aug. 21, 1982, and she survives in Ottawa.

Michael's other survivors include two children, Douglas (Kasie Suman) Cramer of Fostoria and Corinne Cramer of Columbus; and four siblings, Daniel (Cyndi) Cramer of Belleville, Illinois, Cathy Ferkel of Claire, MI, Harry (Sherry) Cramer of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Paula (Kirkman) Layne of St. Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy Cramer; brother, Kenny Cramer; Godchild, Ian Willson; and brother-in-law, Rick Ferkel.

Michael graduated from St. Wendelin, Fostoria, in 1977 and earned his Bachelor's Degree from The University of Toledo. He was a retired teacher and football coach. Michael loved all sports (especially golf), was an avid Notre Dame fan, and enjoyed landscaping. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, with Fr. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Life Center, Ottawa, O-G Titans Stadium.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.