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Brian Krammes Obituary

Brian Paul Krammes, 62, of Pine Grove, passed away after an accidental fall on Wednesday at his home.

Born April 5, 1956, in Pottsville, he was a 1974 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.

He then attended Penn State University, where he found his passion for Penn State Athletics. Brian worked as a dyehouse manager at Guilford Mills in Pine Grove for 38 years before retiring this past June 30. Brian was a dedicated employee who took pride in his work and a genuine interest in his employees and their well-being. Most recently, Brian was employed for Geschwindt-Stabingas and Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Homes.

Brian overcame adversity at the young age of 3 when he lost his right arm in a tractor accident on his grandparents' farm. Born a natural right-hander, Brian taught himself the ways of becoming a "lefty" and excelled as a child on the baseball field, catching the ball with his glove, squeezing his glove between his legs and throwing the ball to make the play. In high school, he went on to play football as a center.

Brian loved the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing or just taking a walk to find signs of deer or wildlife in general. Brian was the secretary and treasurer of Little Marsh Hunting Camp in Tioga County, where he loved to spend time with his son and other dear members of the camp. He was also a member of Rock Fish and Game, Roedersville Gun Club and a lifelong member of the NRA.

Brian was an avid trap shooter who spent many of his weekends with his daughter on the trap range. Brian was a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and excelled in his shooting. This past summer, Brian competed in Pennsylvania's State Trapshooting competition in Elysburg, where he tied for champion, competed in a shoot off, and ended with earning the Sub-Vet trophy; his achievement was published in the Trap & Field magazine. Brian and his wife also traveled to the Maine State Shoot where he won the D-Class, Non Resident Championship. Brian was a team member of the Valley View Trap Team each winter and a team member of the Beckville Trap Team during the summer months.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Nancy Lehman Krammes.

Brian continues to live on through his adored wife of 37 years, Carol Jeanne Long Krammes, Pine Grove; his two children, Joshua Krammes, companion of Valerie Kreiser, and Sarah Krammes Cooper, wife of Brian Cooper Jr., all of Pine Grove; a sister, Brenda Daubert, wife of Dean Daubert, New York, and a brother, Bradley Krammes, husband of Tammy Krammes, Pine Grove; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

To Brian, his wife and children were his life.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Geschwindt -Funeral Home Inc., Schuylkill Haven, with Certified Celebrant Caitlyn Ebling officiating. A visitation will be held prior from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, Brian's family would like donations to be sent to YHEC (Youth Hunting Education Challenge), 62 Red Horse Road, Pottsville, PA 17901. To extend online condolences, visit www.gsesfuneralhomes.com. Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements, with cremation services provided by Riverside Cremation Services LLC, both in Schuylkill Haven.

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Published by Republican & Herald on Oct. 19, 2018.

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robert yeich

April 25, 2020

Brian was one if the finest men i ever knew and had the pleasure to work with.
Bless you Carole

Meloni Lehman

October 28, 2018

Carl, Sarah and Josh ...
May God put his loving arms around you and comfort you thru this difficult .. you are in our thoughts and prayers .. Brian was such a sweet person ..
Meloni, Olivia and Chase

Bobbi Edwards

October 26, 2018

Joe Wolff and I are saddened for the loss of such a good man and upbeat friend. Always had a smile on his face and quirky antidotes to share while working at Guilford Mills there in Pine Grove. A true family man who always spoke so highly of all you guys and your upcoming events.
Peace be with you all knowing how his memory will live on within and around you.
Keep them laughing up there, Brian, as you did all of us down here.

Bill Daubert

October 23, 2018

Carol, Sarah, and Josh, words alone cannot express the loss of Brian. He was a friend and neighbor growing up in Dunkertown. Life was full of challenges and Brian took them on without hesitation. He will be missed by all who knew him

Doug Bynum

October 22, 2018

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Brian's family. BRIAN was a wonderful person and he was also a true professional in his job. I enjoyed hearing his stories about skeet shooting and also his family. I know he will be missed greatly by family and friends. Our prayers for your peace and comfort in the coming days.

Melanie Keefer

October 22, 2018

Me and the kids will miss seeing u and talking with u over at dads shop...its still so hard to believe ur gone!! U are sadly missedalready!!
Melanie , megan, ethan, ashton, evan, lil james

Bobbi and Terry Maier

October 21, 2018

Our most since sympathy to Carol and family . Ive known Brian all my life, and even though I never spent much time with home, I know he was an amazing man, a good man! He always had an infectious smile, and always a positive attitude. He and your entire family, Carol, will be in our thoughts and prayers.

JIM "UMMIE" UMBERGER

October 20, 2018

BRIAN WAS SUCH A NICE GUY TO TALK TO. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SAYING "HI" TO HIM AND SARAH AT THE WINTER LEAGUE SHOOTS. A FINE MAN AND A CARING FATHER. CONDOLENCES TO BRIAN'S FAMILY ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MEMBERS OF THE SHORT MOUNTAIN TRAP TEAM. BRIAN WILL BE MISSED.

Pam Betz

October 20, 2018

Carol, Sarah, and Josh, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. So sad, he will be so missed by all. He will be in heaven with my sweet Robert, taking care of each other. Carol if you need to talk, please call me. My heart goes out to you all. God bless!

Joe Androsko

October 20, 2018

Carol, Sarah, and Josh my thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian was a great friend and an inspiration to all of us. I will truly miss him.

Sally Fritz

October 20, 2018

Carol and family. Its a tearful day for me and my heart is broken I've lost my boyfriend. His whole family has been dear to me since his birth. I will always cherish the memories of Brian growing up and he was a hero who accomplished so much in life and always had his Mother's smile. I Will always remember the last time I saw him at the Red Lion about 4 years ago. May God comfort all of the Krammes. Please give sister Brenda my love.

October 19, 2018

Brian was a top shooter and a gentleman, always had a cheerful hello.
I shot with him and daughter Sara at Palmyra the day he broke the hundred.

C. Bill Croft.

Ethel (Shiffer) McMullen

October 19, 2018

Carol and family, My condolences to you and your family. Brian was a great guy - super polite and friendly. God be with you and comfort you.

Cathy Parson

October 19, 2018

My heart is breaking. My husband and I learned about Brian's death through a mutual friend. We met Brian when he came to Shippensburg for an ATA shoot. I also believe I met Carol as she sat in the car waiting for Brian to finish. I just saw him this summer at Elysburg. I always enjoyed chatting with him. He was a great man and will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Harry Eckert

October 19, 2018

I met Brian in 9th grade on Blue Mt 's football field as I played against him.Never knew his name but was inspired by how well he played,with only one arm.Then a few years ago while shooting trap at a local gun club we met again and became friends.He was a great man and friend and I never heard him complain. I enjoyed talking and shooting with him at the gun clubs. Sorry he's gone,prayers to the family.

Jim Clark

October 19, 2018

I was saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He was a paasionate man who was a lot of fun. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Krammes family.

Dave and Deb Wessner

October 19, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Larry Lowman

October 19, 2018

My condolences to the family while only in PG for a short Two years Brian was the first to welcome me into the Guilford family, although I had almost 40 yrs. experience Brian was always willing to leand a hand if not do the task himself. Truly a great one that will be missed. Unfortunately, I never met his wife or son but iam sure they were as much as a jewel as Sarah is as he had spoken very highly of all.

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