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Chesapeake - John W. Cramer, 92, of Chesapeake, Virginia died in his home June 30th 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on March 12th 1922 to John V. Cramer and Edna C. Cramer and lived a full, busy and active life. He had varied interests, was an avid reader and had a keen intellect with a passion for learning and teaching. During World War II he was a naval aviator and flight instructor in single and multiple engine training programs. After serving his country, he graduated from Penn State University on the GI Bill with undergraduate and graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering. John then worked for General Electric for 20 years in Research & Development both at upstate New York and the Philadelphia Pennsylvania area on the beginnings of the space program and related missile guidance systems. After retirement from General Electric, he returned to the academic world attending William and Mary where he received a Certificate of Advanced Learning and was a professor at Tidewater Community College in Suffolk for 16 years heading the electronics program. After retirement he taught AARP Safe Driving for over 15 years and attended Covenant United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Underwood Appler Cramer, son John V. (Van) Cramer and daughter-in-law Carolyn C. Cramer, three grandchildren George Kahn (Holly) Renee Weston (Mark) and John William Cramer as well as nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving John is his sister Marjorie Guyer.
A private burial will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Covenant United Methodist Church, 2004 Dock Landing Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. 757-488-8968. http://covenant-umc-va.org
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cramer
July 16, 2014
Virginia, I just heard of your loss. I am at a loss for words and so sorry I did not know. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was such an interesting person and a wonderful gentleman. Shelton and I feel so honored to have known him and will treasure his memory. All our love. Shelton and Bea
Russ and Fran Frazier
July 9, 2014
May God be with you and your family and comfort you in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss and you are continually in our prayers.
Martha & Ronnie Gould
July 7, 2014
Jack was always a good friend - - someone to look up to and to learn from. A true gentleman. We will miss him always.
Hilda Cuddington
July 6, 2014
My prayers are with you my dear family. I share in the loss of Jack but we know the Lord does all things good for his glory even though it is hard to see at the present time. My special love to you Van,Carolyn and Virginia.
Judy Morrell
July 4, 2014
Virginia my thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family today.
I have so many memories of you and John
coming into the dental office.
May God bless and look over you all at
this sad time.
Samuel Peyton
July 4, 2014
My heartfelt sorry to the family of Mr. Cramer. I am deeply sadden by the passing of my first college professor at TCC Suffolk, Va. He inspired me to go on and become an electrical engineer/college professor back in the late 80's. Be strong and know that he is with the Lord.
Samuel Peyton, AS;AAS;BSEE;MS Applied Physics
Cindy and Mike Wickizer
July 4, 2014
We will be thinking about you all. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 4, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mr. Cramer's passing. Our love and prayers go out to you all.
Wava Osborn
July 4, 2014
Van and Carolyn, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ritchie and Louise Wall
July 4, 2014
Virginia, Van and Carolyn: So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Cramer was such a kind, gentle man and I was fortunate to have known him for a short while. We love you and pray for God's blessings to be with you.
Carolyn Cramer
July 4, 2014
His life was well lived and we will miss him always.
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