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Bernard Matthew “Ben” Kramer Jr.

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Birth	:	24 Jun 1936 Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 2015 Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7335000, -94.6597000
Description	:	Ben M. Kramer Jr. - age 79, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children, Russ, Randy and Julie. Bernard Matthew Kramer Jr. was born June 24, 1936, in Carroll, Iowa. He was the son of Bernard and Marie (Ocken) Kramer. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Pocahontas. On July 9, 1960, Ben married Joann Booge in Palmer. The couple lived in Fort Dodge and Manson before settling in Pocahontas in 1972. Ben worked at New Idea in Fort Dodge and at Iowa Industrial Hydraulics in Pocahontas, where... Read More	Ben M. Kramer Jr. - age 79, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children, Russ, Randy and Julie. Bernard Matthew Kramer Jr. was born June 24, 1936, in Carroll, Iowa. He was the son of Bernard and Marie (Ocken) Kramer. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Pocahontas. On July 9, 1960, Ben married Joann Booge in Palmer. The couple lived in Fort Dodge and Manson before settling in Pocahontas in 1972. Ben worked at New Idea in Fort Dodge and at Iowa Industrial Hydraulics in Pocahontas, where he retired after 30 years. Upon retirement, he worked at Farm and Home for several years. Joann passed away in 1992. On May 11, 1996, Ben married Frances (Spurlin) Collins. The couple settled in Pocahontas. Ben was a member of the Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed being with his family and loved attending his grand-children's activities in Dallas Center - Grimes and Williamsburg. He also enjoyed mowing lawns and doing snow removal for friends and neighbors. He especially loved making small bets with his grandchildren for fun. Survivors include his wife, Fran of Pocahontas; children, Russell (Beth) Kramer of Grimes; Randy Kramer of Des Moines and Julie (Dave) Schlabaugh of Williamsburg; 7 grandchildren; Jared, Lindsay, Andrew, Zach, Carly, Brooke and Gabe; sisters; Ruth Reis of Pocahontas and Linda (Dick) Wirges of Omaha, NE; brothers, Kenneth (Mary) Kramer of Alta; Robert (Marion) Kramer of Storm Lake; Gerald Kramer and John (Sandi) Kramer all of Pocahontas and Mike (Pauline) Kramer of Cherokee. Ben is also survived by Kam & Amy Collins and their two children Katelyn and Emma of Altoona. Ben was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joann and brothers, Eugene, Vernis, Loren and Leon Kramer; brother-in-law, Leonard Reis and sister-in-law, Gladys Kramer.

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Where is Bernard Matthew “Ben” Kramer Jr.'s memorial?
Bernard Matthew “Ben” Kramer Jr.'s memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA.
When did Bernard Matthew “Ben” Kramer Jr. death?
Bernard Matthew “Ben” Kramer Jr. death on 20 Jul 2015 in Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bernard Matthew “Ben” Kramer Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.7335000
Longitude: -94.6597000

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard G Kramer

(1894 - 1984)

Marie C Ocken Kramer

(1905 - 1992)

Spouse

Joanne E Booge Kramer

(1940 - 1992)

Siblings

Eugene Paul Kramer

(1940 - 2003)

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Pocahontas, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7335000, -94.6597000

2. Summit Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7315000, -94.6595000

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Coordinate: 42.6166992, -94.5894012

13. Powhatan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8557396, -94.5801773

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7332993, -94.4672012

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6268997, -94.5205994

16. Dover Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6896100, -94.8524200

17. Marble Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.7458850, -94.4430150

18. Saint Columbkilles Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6467018, -94.8443985

19. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8403015, -94.8368988

20. Laurens Cemetery
Laurens, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -94.8330994

21. Old Rolfe Cemetery
Rolfe, Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8403511, -94.4764175

22. Marshall Cemetery
Pocahontas County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7633018, -94.8930969

23. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pomeroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5558014, -94.6889038

24. Union Cemetery
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