Wayne John Kramer

Wayne John Kramer beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on Monday February 24, 2025 at the age of 98. He was born on August 30, 1926 to John and Margariet Kramer in Chicago.

Wayne is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothea (née Trost), his cherished children, Wayne (Norma) Kramer, Susan (Roland) Schutz, Dawn (Thomas) Heinz, Heidi (James) Kendzior. He was a proud grandpa to his grandchildren, Nicholas (Alesha) Schutz, Michael (Aimee) Schutz, Nathan (April) Schutz, David (Christina) Kramer, Stephanie (Corey) Grunklee, Andrea (David) Marrinson, Amber (Raymond) Krishock, Allison (Tyler) Smith, Marissa Beyer, Megan (Thomas) Carson, Matthew (Lindsey) Heinz, Krby (Adrianna) Kendzior. His treasured great grandchildren, Raelynn and Kinsley Carson, Abbie and Zack Schutz, Micah and Taryn Schutz, Aaron, James, Asher and Sarah Schutz, Abel, Jonah and Emelia Grunklee, Arkyn, Kael and Cormac Marrinson, Raechel Krishock, Escher and Tenor Smith, Naomi, Scarlett and Jacob Heinz. His sister Kay Alvarez and sister-in-law Joyce Kramer.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents John and Margariet (Kneip) Kramer, his brothers Marvin and Gilbert Kramer, his sisters and brother-in-laws Carol (Thomas) McGrath, Fern (Al) Jackson, Jorge Alvarez, his in-laws Carl and Martha (Heide) Trost, his sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, Herbert Trost, Anna (Otto) Bernsee, Henrietta (Lee) Keeling, Helena (Raymond) Beese, Raymond (Elizabeth) Trost, Gertrude (James) Ford, Carl (Marilyn) Trost, his grandson-in-law Randy Beyer.

Wayne was married to the love of his life Dorothea for 75 years and celebrated their anniversary on October 15, 2024 with their family. He served in the United States Navy in World War 2 from 1944-1946. He retired from the United States Post Office after 32 years of service. He was a school board member, financial chairman, trustee, elder and treasurer of his church, secretary/treasurer and president of his bowling league. His passions were fishing, gardening, reading, jigsaw puzzles, bird watching and bowling which he played until he was 92. He loved playing cards and games with his family and friends.

A celebration of Wayne’s life will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/, which was an organization that Wayne cherished because of their contributions to the servicemen during World War II. Otherwise to the Audubon Society, https://www.audubon.org/, because of Wayne’s love for watching and identifying birds.

Bolger Cremation & Funeral Services is assisting the family, visit www.bolgerfuneral.com to share condolences.