Lawrence F. Kramer

LAWRENCE F. KRAMER, of Eaton, Ohio, died Monday, June 23, 2003 at his residence. Born on October 21, 1917 in Dry Ridge, Hamilton County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Albert & Catherine (Schmidt) Kramer. He was a Dixon Township farmer and was an avid fisherman, wood carver and gardener. Member of the Visitation Catholic Church in Eaton and Preble County Farm Bureau. Preceded in death by Brothers: Walter, Elmer and Raymond Kramer; Sister: Elsie Kistner.

Survived by Wife of 55 years: Margaret Marie (Stall) Kramer; Son & Daughter-in-law: Philip L. & Nancy Kramer, Eaton, Ohio; Daughter: Theresa M. Murphy, Seven Mile, Ohio. Brothers: Arthur Kramer, Dry Ridge, Ohio; Herman (Eileen) Kramer, White Oak, Ohio; Sisters: Ethel Briggs, Dry Ridge, Ohio; Kathryn Kramer, Hamilton, Ohio; Grandchildren: Trisha M. (Chris) Ryan, Hamilton, Ohio, Daniel J. Kramer, Benjamin P. Kramer and Erin E. Kramer, all of Eaton, Ohio. Great Grandson: Austin Ryan, Hamilton, Ohio.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2003 - 10:30 A.M. (Ohio Time) at Visitation Catholic Church - 407 East Main Street - Eaton, Ohio with Rev. J. Thomas Fitzsimmons officiating. Interment will be held in St. James Catholic Cemetery, White Oak, Ohio at 2:00 P.M. (Ohio Time) on Saturday. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 27, 2003 from 6 - 8 P.M. (Ohio Time) and Saturday, June 28, 2003 from 9 - 10 A.M. at the Barnes Funeral Home - 220 East Main Street - Eaton, Ohio. Rosary Service will be held at 7:45 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Eaton Emergency Squad - P.O. Box 27 - Eaton, Ohio 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Guest book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com