Dr. Peter D Kramers

Dr. Peter D Kramers obituary, Hanover, MA

Dr. Peter D Kramers

Peter Kramers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel on Feb. 9, 2026.
Dr. Peter D. Kramers, DMD (Age 80)

Dr. Peter D. Kramers of Hanover, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the age of 80. Born in Hingham, MA, he was a lifelong South Shore resident and made Hanover his home for 53 years.

Dr. Kramers graduated from Hingham High School, Ohio Wesleyan University and earned his dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He served the Hingham community as a dentist for many decades and contributed to his profession through many years of service on the Yankee Dental Congress Board. He was also committed to civic involvement as a member of the Town of Hanover Planning Board.

He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann (Downes) Kramers for 56 years; loving father of Matthew Kramers and his wife Jennifer, Sarah (Kramers) Kohler and her husband Jonathan, and Kathryn (Kramers) Schepis and her husband Eric; and proud grandfather of Rebecca Kohler, Katherine Kohler, Elsie Kohler, Evelyn Schepis, Eli Schepis, and Derek Kramers. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter B. Kramers and Nina C. Kramers. He was the beloved brother of Julianna (Kramers) Neighbors and Nina Jan (Kramers) Pape, and a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Peter enjoyed carpentry, fishing, skiing, boating, gardening, cooking, and helping neighbors. He will be remembered for his kindness, humor, generosity, and dedication to his family, community, and profession. Peter will be remembered for his devotion to family, service to community, and strong work ethics. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Visiting hours will be held at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel in Hingham, MA on February 13th from 4:00–7:00 PM. A funeral service will take place at Hingham Congregational Church, 378 Main Street, Hingham, MA, on February 14th at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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