Robert Kramer

Robert Lynn Kramer, son of George and Joyce (Lange) Kramer, was born April 1, 1965 in Morris, Minnesota, where he grew up and was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church. He began his schooling in Morris, where he graduated from Morris High School in 1983. Following his schooling, Bob worked various jobs in the Minneapolis area. He did cement work and worked for Sherwin Williams Paint Factory. He also worked for Gateway Construction and Fagen Construction, building Ethanol Plants. He most recently was starting a new job with Mortenson Company installing wind towers. Bob was a union member of the Iron Workers 512. He loved doing construction work. His latest passion was Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Robert died on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in Ashley, North Dakota from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He lived to reach the age of 42 years.

He is survived by his children: Alexis, Ashley and Alyssa; his parents: George and Joyce Kramer of Morris; seven siblings: Betty (Howard) Anderson of Morris, Rick (Joyce) Kramer of Alberta, Ron (Anita) Kramer of Morris, Randy Kramer of Morris, Ray (Roni) Kramer of Morris, Donna Kramer (special friend: Bernard) of Minneapolis and Debra Kramer of Minneapolis and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister: Nancy Halbe.

Pallbearers for the service are: Rick Kramer, Ron Kramer, Randy Kramer, Ray Kramer, Betty Anderson, Donna Kramer and Debra Kramer. Honorary pallbearers are Robert's nieces, nephews and cousins and all who called Robert friend. Rita Lampert will serve as organist for the service with Lisa Manney and Linda Anderson serving as soloists. Trevor Bailey will provide special music on the bagpipe. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.