Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - April 14, 2006
DYERSVILLE, Iowa - Ambrose G. Kramer, 90, of Dyersville, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, following a short illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, with the Rev. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 137. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville, where there will be a parish scripture service at 7 p.m. and the American Legion Post 137 will gather at 7:30 p.m. He was born on March 27, 1916, in Dyersville, son of Herman C. and Wilhelmina (Steffen) Kramer. He was educated for seven years in Columbus Schools in New Wine Township, then later graduated from Xavier High School in 1932. Mr. Kramer worked at several area service stations, (McGowen & Oerhle Ford and Scherrman's Dodge and Plymoth) as a mechanic. Ambrose moved to Chicago to complete an aircraft sheet metal course then was employed by Pullman Aircraft during World War II. While the plant was being tooled and staffed for production of wings for the DC3 and the C47 cargo plane, he attended the in-plant school where he became an instructor. When production began, he moved to final assembly as supervisor. He was then drafted into the Army and Air Force. He served at Kingman and Gunner Training base and Wheeler Field in Hawaii, where he was a member of the 17th Tow Target squadron. While in the service, he married Aletha Flammang on May 14, 1945, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville. He was member of the Xavier Parish, Legion Post 137, N.A.W.C.C. and A.W.I. He also was an active member of the Northeastern Iowa Watchmakers Guild, I.J.A. and an ambassador for the Dyersville Chamber of Commerce. He took a course in watchmaking at Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., following his discharge. He joined his father-in-law, Henry Flammang, at Flammang & Kramer Jewelry and Gifts and was later joined by James Flammang. He retired in 1981, following 35 years, selling the business to his brother-in-law's family. Ambrose continued to repair watches for stores in Iowa and Missouri, at the same time expanding his hobby of buying and repairing antique, unique and classic watches. He exhibited at many collector shows including Orlando, Fla., Lexington, Ky., Robinson, Miss., and Cleveland, selling to collectors from the United States and foreign countries. Surviving are his wife, Aletha; a daughter, Candice (Carl) Bergsneider, of Silver Lake, Ohio; and two grandsons, Christopher and Alexander Bergsneider. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Olivia, Elizabeth (Sister Ann Clare) Kramer, and Leona Rubly; and four brothers, Gene (L.F.), Alfred, Edwin and Norman Kramer. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.
DYERSVILLE, Iowa - Ambrose G. Kramer, 90, of Dyersville, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, following a short illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, with the Rev. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 137. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville, where there will be a parish scripture service at 7 p.m. and the American Legion Post 137 will gather at 7:30 p.m. He was born on March 27, 1916, in Dyersville, son of Herman C. and Wilhelmina (Steffen) Kramer. He was educated for seven years in Columbus Schools in New Wine Township, then later graduated from Xavier High School in 1932. Mr. Kramer worked at several area service stations, (McGowen & Oerhle Ford and Scherrman's Dodge and Plymoth) as a mechanic. Ambrose moved to Chicago to complete an aircraft sheet metal course then was employed by Pullman Aircraft during World War II. While the plant was being tooled and staffed for production of wings for the DC3 and the C47 cargo plane, he attended the in-plant school where he became an instructor. When production began, he moved to final assembly as supervisor. He was then drafted into the Army and Air Force. He served at Kingman and Gunner Training base and Wheeler Field in Hawaii, where he was a member of the 17th Tow Target squadron. While in the service, he married Aletha Flammang on May 14, 1945, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville. He was member of the Xavier Parish, Legion Post 137, N.A.W.C.C. and A.W.I. He also was an active member of the Northeastern Iowa Watchmakers Guild, I.J.A. and an ambassador for the Dyersville Chamber of Commerce. He took a course in watchmaking at Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., following his discharge. He joined his father-in-law, Henry Flammang, at Flammang & Kramer Jewelry and Gifts and was later joined by James Flammang. He retired in 1981, following 35 years, selling the business to his brother-in-law's family. Ambrose continued to repair watches for stores in Iowa and Missouri, at the same time expanding his hobby of buying and repairing antique, unique and classic watches. He exhibited at many collector shows including Orlando, Fla., Lexington, Ky., Robinson, Miss., and Cleveland, selling to collectors from the United States and foreign countries. Surviving are his wife, Aletha; a daughter, Candice (Carl) Bergsneider, of Silver Lake, Ohio; and two grandsons, Christopher and Alexander Bergsneider. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Olivia, Elizabeth (Sister Ann Clare) Kramer, and Leona Rubly; and four brothers, Gene (L.F.), Alfred, Edwin and Norman Kramer. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.
Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA) - April 14, 2006
DYERSVILLE, Iowa - Ambrose G. Kramer, 90, of Dyersville, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, following a short illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, with the Rev. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 137. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville, where there will be a parish scripture service at 7 p.m. and the American Legion Post 137 will gather at 7:30 p.m. He was born on March 27, 1916, in Dyersville, son of Herman C. and Wilhelmina (Steffen) Kramer. He was educated for seven years in Columbus Schools in New Wine Township, then later graduated from Xavier High School in 1932. Mr. Kramer worked at several area service stations, (McGowen & Oerhle Ford and Scherrman's Dodge and Plymoth) as a mechanic. Ambrose moved to Chicago to complete an aircraft sheet metal course then was employed by Pullman Aircraft during World War II. While the plant was being tooled and staffed for production of wings for the DC3 and the C47 cargo plane, he attended the in-plant school where he became an instructor. When production began, he moved to final assembly as supervisor. He was then drafted into the Army and Air Force. He served at Kingman and Gunner Training base and Wheeler Field in Hawaii, where he was a member of the 17th Tow Target squadron. While in the service, he married Aletha Flammang on May 14, 1945, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville. He was member of the Xavier Parish, Legion Post 137, N.A.W.C.C. and A.W.I. He also was an active member of the Northeastern Iowa Watchmakers Guild, I.J.A. and an ambassador for the Dyersville Chamber of Commerce. He took a course in watchmaking at Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., following his discharge. He joined his father-in-law, Henry Flammang, at Flammang & Kramer Jewelry and Gifts and was later joined by James Flammang. He retired in 1981, following 35 years, selling the business to his brother-in-law's family. Ambrose continued to repair watches for stores in Iowa and Missouri, at the same time expanding his hobby of buying and repairing antique, unique and classic watches. He exhibited at many collector shows including Orlando, Fla., Lexington, Ky., Robinson, Miss., and Cleveland, selling to collectors from the United States and foreign countries. Surviving are his wife, Aletha; a daughter, Candice (Carl) Bergsneider, of Silver Lake, Ohio; and two grandsons, Christopher and Alexander Bergsneider. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Olivia, Elizabeth (Sister Ann Clare) Kramer, and Leona Rubly; and four brothers, Gene (L.F.), Alfred, Edwin and Norman Kramer. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.
DYERSVILLE, Iowa - Ambrose G. Kramer, 90, of Dyersville, died Monday, April 10, 2006, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, following a short illness. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville, with the Rev. Jerry Kopacek officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 137. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Kramer Funeral Home, Dyersville, where there will be a parish scripture service at 7 p.m. and the American Legion Post 137 will gather at 7:30 p.m. He was born on March 27, 1916, in Dyersville, son of Herman C. and Wilhelmina (Steffen) Kramer. He was educated for seven years in Columbus Schools in New Wine Township, then later graduated from Xavier High School in 1932. Mr. Kramer worked at several area service stations, (McGowen & Oerhle Ford and Scherrman's Dodge and Plymoth) as a mechanic. Ambrose moved to Chicago to complete an aircraft sheet metal course then was employed by Pullman Aircraft during World War II. While the plant was being tooled and staffed for production of wings for the DC3 and the C47 cargo plane, he attended the in-plant school where he became an instructor. When production began, he moved to final assembly as supervisor. He was then drafted into the Army and Air Force. He served at Kingman and Gunner Training base and Wheeler Field in Hawaii, where he was a member of the 17th Tow Target squadron. While in the service, he married Aletha Flammang on May 14, 1945, at St. Francis Xavier Basilica, Dyersville. He was member of the Xavier Parish, Legion Post 137, N.A.W.C.C. and A.W.I. He also was an active member of the Northeastern Iowa Watchmakers Guild, I.J.A. and an ambassador for the Dyersville Chamber of Commerce. He took a course in watchmaking at Bradley University, Peoria, Ill., following his discharge. He joined his father-in-law, Henry Flammang, at Flammang & Kramer Jewelry and Gifts and was later joined by James Flammang. He retired in 1981, following 35 years, selling the business to his brother-in-law's family. Ambrose continued to repair watches for stores in Iowa and Missouri, at the same time expanding his hobby of buying and repairing antique, unique and classic watches. He exhibited at many collector shows including Orlando, Fla., Lexington, Ky., Robinson, Miss., and Cleveland, selling to collectors from the United States and foreign countries. Surviving are his wife, Aletha; a daughter, Candice (Carl) Bergsneider, of Silver Lake, Ohio; and two grandsons, Christopher and Alexander Bergsneider. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Olivia, Elizabeth (Sister Ann Clare) Kramer, and Leona Rubly; and four brothers, Gene (L.F.), Alfred, Edwin and Norman Kramer. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramerfuneral.com.
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