Robert W. Kramer's Obituary
Robert “Bob” Kramer, 93, of Decatur, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion.
Bob was born October 23, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Max and Caroline (Wheeler) Kramer. He was a shoe cobbler at Louis Greenbergs and then worked at Essex wire. Bob enjoyed sports especially the Yankees and fishing. He married V. Rose Durbin on October 20, 1945. She preceded him in death on October 15, 1997.
Bob leaves behind his beloved friend Fran Stevens, children Carolyn Menter and husband Jon of Stewardson, Mary Nowlin of Forsyth, MO, Robert W. Kramer Jr. of Creston, IA, Linda Casey of Taylorville, and Joyce Brown of Decatur, fifteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Herb Kramer.
Services to celebrate Bob’s life will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 19, 2018 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery.
Arrangements by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Video Tribute for Robert “Bob” Kramer: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/6CPP5QNXM5243W3X
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