Kramer, Eiola R (1926-2016)

KRAMER, DIRKS, KUHLERS, WOODYARD, DIRKSON, TJARKS

Posted By: Colleen J Ossman (email)
Date: 2/6/2017 at 20:45:27

Linn's Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Oct 31, 2016

Eiola Ruth Kramer [Dirks], 90 of Iowa Falls, Iowa passed away October 28, 2016 at Heritage Care Center in Iowa Falls. The funeral service will be held 10:30 am, Monday October 31, 2016 at the Church of the Open Bible in Iowa Falls. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Sunday October 30, 2016 at the Linn's Funeral Home Chapel; 1521 Washington; Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. Memorials may be directed to: The Family of Eiola Kramer: c/o Linn's Funeral Home; 1521 Washington Avenue; Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. The Linn's Funeral Home in Iowa Falls is helping the family with arrangements. To leave online condolences and view full biography please visit linnsfuneralhome.com.

Eiola Ruth Dirks was born on August 3, 1926 to George and Alice [Kuhlers] Dirks on the family farm in Meservey, Franklin County, Iowa. She graduated from Meservey High School in 1945. Eiola and Robert Lee Kramer were united in marriage on March 18, 1947 in Meservey. To this union five children were born: Gary, Linda, Keith, Roger and Janet. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. Eiola was an avid reader who also enjoyed baking and cooking. She participated in the Dorcas Women’s Group, Winning Women, and Women’s World Fellowship with the Church of the Open Bible in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Those left to cherish Eiola Ruth Kramer are her children: Gary Kramer of Iowa Falls, Iowa, Keith Kramer of Marshalltown, Iowa, Roger [Lynn] Kramer of Iowa Falls, and Janet [Phil] Woodyard of Iowa Falls; two brothers: George [Ellen Kay] Dirks of Hampton, Iowa and Donald [Mae] Dirks of Garner, Iowa; one brother-in-law: Dick Dirkson of Alexander, Iowa; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Eiola Ruth Kramer was preceded in death by her parents: George and Alice Dirks; husband Robert Lee Kramer; one daughter: Linda Tjarks; and one sister: Gracie Dirkson.