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Rodney Craumer

1952 - 2025

Rodney Craumer obituary, 1952-2025, Ten Mile, TN

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Athens

400 S White Street

Athens, Tennessee

Rodney Craumer Obituary

Rodney "Bumpy" Alan Craumer, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2025.

Rodney proudly served in the United States Air Force. He had a true passion for hunting, especially deer hunting, which brought him a lot of joy over the years.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Vivian Craumer; three brothers, Bill Craumer, Bob Craumer and Jack Craumer; and two sisters, Lynne Gray and Mary Lawerence.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Barbara Craumer; daughters, Laura Ortega and Caitlin Craumer; five grandchildren, Kendra, Ariana, Isiah, Lucien and Lorelei; three great grandchildren, Elias, Amari and Rai'Lani; siblings, Carole Stark, Betty Nye and Jerry Craumer; and good friend, Doyle Bean.

There will be no formal services at this time.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Rodney and/or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Post-Athenian from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25, 2025.

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