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Robert Kramer Obituary

KRAMER Robert E. "Bob" Kramer passed away suddenly on Friday, November 22, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Diane Logan Kramer, father of David Kramer and his wife Julie Johnson, and Elizabeth Kramer Hartman and her husband Greg Hartman, grandfather of Shelby Johnson, Michael Kuhn, Carly Johnson, Alexis Hartman, and Gregory Hartman Jr., great-grandfather of Carson Oremon. Bob is survived by his sisters Fran Kramer and Kathleen Jones, and his brother Richard Kramer. He lived and traveled the world, as a child and in his career as a naval architect, visiting every continent except Antarctica. He considered Hawaii his second home. He was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, and retired from J. Ray McDermott Inc. A devoted member of St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church and member of Edward Douglass White Council 3246, Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his membership in the Young Elder's club and Deutsches Haus. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church at the corner of W. Esplanade and Cleary from 10:00-12:00, Tuesday, Dec. 3 with a funeral Mass at noon. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, 63 Cowpens St., Honolulu, HI 96818. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2013.

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April Robinson

December 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dave, Julie and the family. Mr. Bob will be greatly missed at trivia night and at the Haus.

Dr. Eric Hahn

December 2, 2013

In the short time we knew Bob during "Trivia Night" at the Deutsches Haus, he became very much endeared to us. He was always happy and he enjoyed the fellowship so much. We will surely miss his smiley face and fun attitude.

With deepest sympathy,
The Hahns
Anni and Eric

Janie Kuhn

November 30, 2013

Wayne and I will always remember your kindness and loving nature. You were a very special person to us and a wonderful grandfather to our mutual grandson. You will be missed.

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