Kramer, Larry Joseph (1960 - 2023)

KRAMER, HOPPER, MEINERS, ROUNDS, RAU

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/20/2023 at 17:53:10

Name of deceased: Larry Joseph Kramer

Aged: 62 yrs, 8 mo, 23 days

Residence: location not provided

Born: Nov. 22, 1960; Atlantic, Cass County, IA

Died: Aug. 14, 2023; location not provided

Funeral services: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Siblings, Sandy (spouse, Dave) Hopper of Carroll, IA, John Kramer of Easton, KS, Geralyn Kramer of Mason City, IA, and Tami (spouse, Alan) Meiners of Dedham, IA; brother-in-law, Bob Rounds of Harlan, IA; 4 nieces; 6 nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Gerald and Alma (nee Rau) Kramer; sister, Debbie Rounds

Education: Attended school at and graduated from Harlan High School, Harlan, IA

Religious affiliation: Baptized at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Walnut, IA and confirmed at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: Larry’s first job was at the high school as a senior, where he worked as a custodian with both of his parents who were employed there also as custodians. He held a range of jobs from Jim's Locker to his most recent position at the Gummy Bear Factory in Creston, IA. Twenty years ago, Larry had to go on disability because of the deep vein thrombosis in his legs.

Hobbies/Interests: Loved to go fishing, finding peace at the water's edge; loved games of chance by visiting the casino, buying lottery tickets, playing Bingo, and card games with his family. His favorite dice game, Farkle, was a regular source of laughter and friendly competition with his sisters during his last months; was a Chicago Cubs baseball fan; loved to watch Disney classics, Willy Wonka, and Jumanji; mostly, he loved his family and cherished spending time with them.

Sources: pauleyjones.com