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Nicholas Kramer Obituary
Mr. Kramer died Monday, March 15, 2010. Born in Delta, CO, he was a son of the late Nicholas A. Kramer, and Sophie Pretiger Kramer. He grew up in the Yakima Valley of Washington state. Mr. Kramer met his wife, Betty, in Long Beach, CA, while serving in the Navy during WWII. They celebrated 67 years of marriage in February of this year. Nicholas joined the Marine Corps after WWII and retired in 1964. He served in several capacities in the Marine Corps. In 1955, he was honored to be one of eight U.S. Marines participating in Deep Freeze 1, a historic expedition to Antarctica under the command of Adm. Byrd. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he continued his career working for the U.S. Postal Service, then later retired from Teledyne Technologies. Nicholas considered himself a lifelong Marine, and loved spending time with his family and pets.
Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Kramer of Lexington; daughters, Nicki Harvey of Chapin, Jannine Kramer of Lima, Peru, and Leeana Jacobsen of Ukiah, CA; grandchildren Kim Haynes, Nicolas and Sebastian Figari, Scott Jacobsen; great-grandchildren, Morgan and Abigail Haynes; two sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved pet Boston Terrier, "Sarge."
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Memories and Condolences
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Melaniel Wiedel
March 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed and Lisa Gohn
March 17, 2010
Our deepest sympathy. You are held close in thought and prayer.
Ed and Lisa Gohn
and the boys
Barbara Summers
March 17, 2010
We all will surely miss you Nick, riding down the street on your scooter with "Sarge" perched on your lap. And tearing around the yard on your riding mower! You have my love and prayers.
Marlo Kanipe
March 17, 2010
Mrs. Kramer and family, please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of Mr. Kramer. We are praying for you.
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Donnie and Tippy Cameron
March 16, 2010
Betty and family,
Nick will be greatly missed. I will especially miss seeing him walking Sarge around the circle in his chair, yelling for Sarge to "come here" or "stop" or just being himself. We are here if you need us, just let us know. God Bless you all and know that another star shines amoung us as we continue our lives as we know it. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home
March 17, 2010
Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.
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