Earl R. Kramer
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Earl R. Kramer, 91, of Washington, passed away at 11:47 am, Friday, November 27, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:20px;">He was born on May 2, 1929, in Spencer County, IN, the son of Roy and Gladys Shrode Kramer. He married Phyllis J. Hagan on April 10, 1955, in Washington. She passed away on October 31, 1994. He was also preceded in death by two grandsons Joseph and Richard Kramer, one brother Donald Kramer and one sister, Anna Marie Shourds.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Surviving are two sons Steven (Laurie) Kramer of Washington and John (Debbie) Kramer of Delavan. Also surviving are six grandchildren Kathryn Kramer, Anthony Kramer, Courtland Kramer, Matthew Kramer, Joshua Kramer, Nathaniel Kramer, and five great-grandchildren Lanna Bickerman, Ethan Bickerman, Madison Kramer, Eli Murray, and Katelyn Kramer. Also surviving are one sister Jo Nell (Herbert) Goodman of Tennyson, IN.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Earl was a proud US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, he moved to Peoria and attended and graduated from Bradley University with a degree in horology. Earl worked for International Paper Company for 20 years retiring in 1993 as a pressman. He enjoyed genealogy, actively researching family history, gardening, and spending time with his family. Earl was member of Taylor Lodge #29 AF & AM in Washington.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Private graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Pastor Jason Woolever will officiate. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no public visitation or service. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. The family encourages friends to visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family during this unprecedented and challenging time. </span></span></p>Obituary
Earl R. Kramer, 91, of Washington, passed away at 11:47 am, Friday, November 27, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on May 2, 1929, in Spencer County, IN, the son of Roy and Gladys Shrode Kramer. He married Phyllis J. Hagan on April 10, 1955, in Washington. She passed away on October 31, 1994. He was also preceded in death by two grandsons Joseph and Richard Kramer, one brother Donald Kramer and one sister, Anna Marie Shourds.
Surviving are two sons Steven (Laurie) Kramer of Washington and John (Debbie) Kramer of Delavan. Also surviving are six grandchildren Kathryn Kramer, Anthony Kramer, Courtland Kramer, Matthew Kramer, Joshua Kramer, Nathaniel Kramer, and five great-grandchildren Lanna Bickerman, Ethan Bickerman, Madison Kramer, Eli Murray, and Katelyn Kramer. Also surviving are one sister Jo Nell (Herbert) Goodman of Tennyson, IN.
Earl was a proud US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, he moved to Peoria and attended and graduated from Bradley University with a degree in horology. Earl worked for International Paper Company for 20 years retiring in 1993 as a pressman. He enjoyed genealogy, actively researching family history, gardening, and spending time with his family. Earl was member of Taylor Lodge #29 AF & AM in Washington.
Private graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Pastor Jason Woolever will officiate. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no public visitation or service. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. The family encourages friends to visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family during this unprecedented and challenging time.
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