Robert Thomas Kramer

Robert Thomas Kramer obituary

Robert Thomas Kramer

Robert Kramer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kaatz Funeral Directors Inc - Yale on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Robert Thomas Kramer, 87, of Yale, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2025, at Blue Water Hospice.

He was born in Bay City, November 5, 1937, the son of the late Robert and Doris (Beebe) Kramer.

His marriage to Linda Zerilli was February 7, 1959. They were married 30 years, until her passing in 1990. He then married Cindy Moore on September 20, 1997. They were married for three years before her passing, January 4, 2001.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, 101st Airborne as a medic.

He worked at Distel Tool and Machine in Warren for 30 years before retiring. Robert enjoyed wood carving, sipping on Bourbon and a good cigar. He loved music and playing the guitar. Bob is going to be missed greatly.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Green of Hazel Park; his son, Steven of Lynn Twp.; stepchildren, Tina, Chad, John and their families; two grandsons, J.R. and Jarett; two sisters, Farrell Ruedisueli and Doris Lederer as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Robert is predeceased by a brother, Phil Kramer.

There will be a celebration of life for Robert at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale.

Memorials are suggested to "Wishes of the Family".

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