Gerald Kramer died September 24, 2016 at Birchaven Care Center. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass. on December 1, 1933 to the late Joel and Esther Kramer. He married Janet Rutter Aug. 17, 1957.
He is survived by Janet and a daughter Jill (Brad) Burkard, son Jack (Sheila), son Ted (Lynn), granddaughters Rachel, Amanda, Paige, Catherine and grandsons Shawn, Tyler, and Teddy Jr. and two great granddaughters Kayleen and Addison. He was preceded in death by his brother Judd (Doris), sister Elaine (Sy) and sister Rhoda.
Following Jerry's graduation from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1951, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he received a basketball scholarship from Bowling Green State University, where he was also on the tennis team. He graduated in 1957 with a major in accounting and began working for Marathon Oil Co. where he eventually became Manager of the Computer Organization. While employed he graduated from Harvard University's Graduate School for Advance Management. He served on the Findlay City School Board for 8 years , was President of Findlay Amateur Hockey Assoc., Vice Pres. of Hancock Recreation Center, a 3 year manager of a Little League Baseball team, Chairman of Marathon Oil Company, Employee Political Action Committee and a twice leader for United Way. His final occupation after retirement was a realtor for Caldwell Banker Real Estate Agency.
There will be a private military graveside service. Dunn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Findlay Amateur Hockey Association c/o Chris Wetz at 2427 Tiffin Ave. Suite 213 or Findlay Amateur Golf c/o Betsy Hackworth at CFB15030 Flag City Drive.
He is survived by Janet and a daughter Jill (Brad) Burkard, son Jack (Sheila), son Ted (Lynn), granddaughters Rachel, Amanda, Paige, Catherine and grandsons Shawn, Tyler, and Teddy Jr. and two great granddaughters Kayleen and Addison. He was preceded in death by his brother Judd (Doris), sister Elaine (Sy) and sister Rhoda.
Following Jerry's graduation from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1951, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he received a basketball scholarship from Bowling Green State University, where he was also on the tennis team. He graduated in 1957 with a major in accounting and began working for Marathon Oil Co. where he eventually became Manager of the Computer Organization. While employed he graduated from Harvard University's Graduate School for Advance Management. He served on the Findlay City School Board for 8 years , was President of Findlay Amateur Hockey Assoc., Vice Pres. of Hancock Recreation Center, a 3 year manager of a Little League Baseball team, Chairman of Marathon Oil Company, Employee Political Action Committee and a twice leader for United Way. His final occupation after retirement was a realtor for Caldwell Banker Real Estate Agency.
There will be a private military graveside service. Dunn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Findlay Amateur Hockey Association c/o Chris Wetz at 2427 Tiffin Ave. Suite 213 or Findlay Amateur Golf c/o Betsy Hackworth at CFB15030 Flag City Drive.
Gerald Kramer died September 24, 2016 at Birchaven Care Center. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass. on December 1, 1933 to the late Joel and Esther Kramer. He married Janet Rutter Aug. 17, 1957.
He is survived by Janet and a daughter Jill (Brad) Burkard, son Jack (Sheila), son Ted (Lynn), granddaughters Rachel, Amanda, Paige, Catherine and grandsons Shawn, Tyler, and Teddy Jr. and two great granddaughters Kayleen and Addison. He was preceded in death by his brother Judd (Doris), sister Elaine (Sy) and sister Rhoda.
Following Jerry's graduation from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1951, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he received a basketball scholarship from Bowling Green State University, where he was also on the tennis team. He graduated in 1957 with a major in accounting and began working for Marathon Oil Co. where he eventually became Manager of the Computer Organization. While employed he graduated from Harvard University's Graduate School for Advance Management. He served on the Findlay City School Board for 8 years , was President of Findlay Amateur Hockey Assoc., Vice Pres. of Hancock Recreation Center, a 3 year manager of a Little League Baseball team, Chairman of Marathon Oil Company, Employee Political Action Committee and a twice leader for United Way. His final occupation after retirement was a realtor for Caldwell Banker Real Estate Agency.
There will be a private military graveside service. Dunn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Findlay Amateur Hockey Association c/o Chris Wetz at 2427 Tiffin Ave. Suite 213 or Findlay Amateur Golf c/o Betsy Hackworth at CFB15030 Flag City Drive.
He is survived by Janet and a daughter Jill (Brad) Burkard, son Jack (Sheila), son Ted (Lynn), granddaughters Rachel, Amanda, Paige, Catherine and grandsons Shawn, Tyler, and Teddy Jr. and two great granddaughters Kayleen and Addison. He was preceded in death by his brother Judd (Doris), sister Elaine (Sy) and sister Rhoda.
Following Jerry's graduation from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1951, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he received a basketball scholarship from Bowling Green State University, where he was also on the tennis team. He graduated in 1957 with a major in accounting and began working for Marathon Oil Co. where he eventually became Manager of the Computer Organization. While employed he graduated from Harvard University's Graduate School for Advance Management. He served on the Findlay City School Board for 8 years , was President of Findlay Amateur Hockey Assoc., Vice Pres. of Hancock Recreation Center, a 3 year manager of a Little League Baseball team, Chairman of Marathon Oil Company, Employee Political Action Committee and a twice leader for United Way. His final occupation after retirement was a realtor for Caldwell Banker Real Estate Agency.
There will be a private military graveside service. Dunn Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Findlay Amateur Hockey Association c/o Chris Wetz at 2427 Tiffin Ave. Suite 213 or Findlay Amateur Golf c/o Betsy Hackworth at CFB15030 Flag City Drive.
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