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1948
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2009
Joseph Kramer Obituary
He was born Jan. 8, 1948, to Prank and Ethel Kramer of rural Stapleton. Joe spent his early years growing up and working the family farm on Garfield Table. His love of farming in the area kept him home to continue working the land on which he was born.
Joe had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and he highly valued his friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and later in life enjoyed the game of golf, donating numerous hours to the establishment and upkeep of the Agusta Wind Golf Course in Stapleton. Cooking for corn boils, barbeques, chili feeds, and special occasions were among his special interests.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother George Kramer, and an infant sister.
He is survived by his wife, Deb; one daughter, Lana (Shane) Cool; two sons, Chip (Missy) Kramer and Ty (Katie) Kramer; three granddaughters, Tatum, Reagan, and Ella Cool and two grandsons, Cole and Kyle Kramer; three sisters, Mary Ann (Ben) Fox, Edna (Leroy) Griffiths) and Audrey (Robert) Magnuson; four brothers, Robert (Doris) Kramer, Ray (Louise) Kramer, Richard (Karen) Kramer, and Kenny (Peggy) Kramer; mother-in law Patty (John) Nelson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorials are to the Stapleton Golf Association or the donor's choice.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery east of Stapleton.
Arnold Funeral Home is in charge.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kramer
Mary Long
April 27, 2009
To the entire Kramer family:
Growing up in country around Stapleton we were all friends,neighbors and family. I have many fond memories of those days. Joe had a great sense of humor. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty Beeken
April 26, 2009
Deb and family,
I am so sad to hear of Joe's passing he will be sadly missed by all. Joe was such a close friend of my Uncle Denny's that I feel like another family member has gone. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Larry Hardesty
April 26, 2009
I remember Joe well from our high school days...along with his early 1950s cream colored International pickup. We had some good times doing things we probably should not have done. Burnt up a lot of gas going up and down main street in Stapleton, which was probably the least of what we should not have been doing. I remember him as as real strong and could probably lift more weight with one arm than I could with two. Hard to think of him as gone, particularly when I remember him in his prime as one tough young fellow. I hope he lived life to the fullest. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Joe Burford
April 25, 2009
I was fortunate to be a young kid in Stapleton and spent many a day at the skelly station bothering Rich and Kenny for that dime bottle of pop. I was real young then and don't remember Joe real well, but I know the kind of people the Kramers were, all of them... I'm sure Rich and Kenny are mourning the loss of their brother as alot of friends and relatives are. Just know that your friends and some neighbors from way back are praying for you to have PEACE and Understanding at this time of loss.
Ruby Clark
April 25, 2009
I was so very sad to hear of Joe's death. Life is so fragile and we must remember those that we know and love. I will miss hearing about Joe and his family when I talk to Carol.
Kenny, my prayers are with you and all your family during this very sad time.
Kathy L. Tietjens
April 25, 2009
I went to school with Joe and he was so nice to me. I am so sorry for your loss and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Farrell Stange
April 25, 2009
I was sad to read of Joe's death. He was far too young to die.My sympathy goes out to all the family. His death is a loss to the entire community.
Donna and Ross Jimenez
April 25, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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