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Charles Kramer Obituary
MANSFIELD -- Charles David Kramer, who personified thoughtfulness and generosity, passed away Saturday morning February 21, 2009 in Mansfield. He maintained homes in both Akron and Mansfield, working in Akron but returning to Mansfield on weekends. He was 52.
He was born August 5, 1956 in Mansfield to William Thomas and Mildred (Dalton) Kramer, and was graduated from St. Peter's High School in 1974. Charles earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Kent State University. He was a 30-year employee of Goodyear Aerospace Corporation, Loral Systems Group and the present parent company Lockheed-Martin, currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst.
Charles was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church.
He loved his family most of all, yet had many lifelong interests including genealogy, photography and stained glass artwork. He devoted himself to helping others and had many handyman skills that he learned from his father, with whom he was especially close, and whom he greatly admired.
He is survived by his mother, Mildred L. Dalton Kramer, now living in Canton; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Thomas W. and Melody Kramer of Columbus; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara L. and Dr. David J. Utlak of Canton; nephews, David Robert Utlak of Washington, D.C., and Joseph Kramer of Columbus; nieces, Abigail Kramer and Jacqueline Kramer, both of Columbus, and a host of friends. His father, William, preceded him in death on March 19, 1995.
Visitation Friday, February 27, 2009 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Finefrock Chapel of the Marion Avenue SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, 350 Marion Avenue (former Finefrock Funeral Home, 419-525-4411) 44903, where a vigil service will be held at 6 p.m. Visitation continues Saturday morning February 28, 2009 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Saturday, February 28 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Mansfield, celebrated by Father Tony Borgia. Burial will follow at Mansfield Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Monsignor Dunn Foundation may be made at the funeral home.
For those unable to attend, condolences may be made to the Kramer Family online by visiting: www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
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Don & Debbie Friedrichsen
March 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jill Newman
February 27, 2009
I have been away from work for some time but Chuck was one of my favorite people. He always had a big happy hello when I saw him. He was a truly genuine and thoughtful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce Acker
February 26, 2009
That smile, Chuck always had that great smile for everyone, and he talked to everyone like what you had to say was important. A genuine nice guy who will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. My prayers are with his family and loved ones, God bless.
Julia Graham
February 26, 2009
I haven't worked with Chuck since 1996 but I can still remember his smiling face. He will be missed by all the people who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Hazeljean Adams
February 25, 2009
Chuck was a great guy. I worked with him for may years at Goodyear Aerospce/Loral. We will all miss his contagious smile. He was a dedicated, loyal employee. The family will be in my thoights and Prayers.
Gary & Evelyn Nist
February 25, 2009
We are truly sorry for the loss of Chuck whom we worked with for many years at Lockheed. Evelyn and I enjoyed his great personality and wit. We know that he will be missed by all that knew him. Our prayers go out to all of his family.
Carole Weber
February 25, 2009
I had the honor of being friends with Chuck and working with him for more than 20 years. He certainly brought life and laughter to the workplace with his infectious laugh and caring attitude. He was a good man and he will be sorely missed by all of his friends at Lockheed Martin. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
Rod Harris
February 25, 2009
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of a person with whom I worked for many years at Lockheed Martin. Chuck was always upbeat and conscientious toward his fellow employees and friends. We all, his fellow co-woekers, miss him enormously already and pass on our sincerest condolences to his family.
Sincerely
Rod Harris
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