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Frank Joseph Kramer

Birth	:	28 May 1890 Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 May 1958 Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2327995, -93.8735962
Description	:	Harlan Tribune - Harlan, Iowa - May 16, 1958 LIFE STORY OF ~ FRANK KRAMER, 67 Frank Joseph Kramer was born to Mary Book and Joseph Kramer at Earling, Iowa, May 28, 1890, and died at his home in Defiance, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1958, from a heart attack at the age of 67 years, 11 months and five days. He attended school in Earling, and was a member of the Roman Catholic church all his life. September 12, 1916, he was united in marriage to Cecelia Schechinger at Westphalia, Iowa, and to this union seventeen... Read More	Harlan Tribune - Harlan, Iowa - May 16, 1958 LIFE STORY OF ~ FRANK KRAMER, 67 Frank Joseph Kramer was born to Mary Book and Joseph Kramer at Earling, Iowa, May 28, 1890, and died at his home in Defiance, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1958, from a heart attack at the age of 67 years, 11 months and five days. He attended school in Earling, and was a member of the Roman Catholic church all his life. September 12, 1916, he was united in marriage to Cecelia Schechinger at Westphalia, Iowa, and to this union seventeen children were born. He spent his life farming in the Shelby county vicinity, and in 1957 they moved to Defiance. He belonged to the Holy Name Society of Defiance and was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia, seven daughters and four sons: Mrs. Dale Friesen (Irene) of Council Bluffs, Frank, Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., Mrs. Leo Schaben (Lillian) of Earling, Mrs. Verdy Klocke (Rita) of Cascade, Ia., Gerald of Marne, Mrs. Tom Grote (Theresa) of Portsmouth, Mrs. Bill Fuhs (Dolores) of Portsmouth, Mrs. Joe Bissen (Leona) of Dunlap, Emil and Norbert of Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Mary Alice of Omaha, Nebr.; three brothers: Joe and Carl of Earling and William of Sioux City; three sisters: Mrs. Henry Schmitz (Mary) of Westphalia, Mrs. Nick Muell (Clara) of Missouri Valley and Mathilda of Earling; 37 grandchildren. Six children, Cecelia, Raymond, James, Lawrence, Anthony and Patricia, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 6, 1958, at St. Peter's church in Defiance, with Rev. P. J. McStay, officiating, assisted by Rev. John Cunningham and Msgr. Michael Schiltz of Panama. Burial was in St. Peter's cemetery at Defiance. Pallbearers were nephews: Leo Kramer, Elmer Muell, Mark Kramer, Francis Wageman, Leo Henkelman and LeRoy Schmitz. Honorary pallbearers were Tony Pauley, Joe Miller, Frank A. Kloewer, John Coenen, LeRoy Grote, Joe Bissen and Don Kloewer. * * from "1881~1981 Progress is our Future Earling, Iowa" Centennial Book FRANK KRAMER Cecelia (Schechinger) Kramer born at Westphalia, Iowa in 1896 of Joseph Schechinger and Katie (Katherine) Hennis. Cecelia married Frank Kramer in 1916 and they lived on a farm near Panama, later moving to Defiance. Then lived in Earling for four years and then back to the farm south of Defiance. Later she retired to Earling. To this union were born seventeen children: Irene (Mrs. Dale Friesen), Francis, Raymond, Lawrence, Cecelia, Lillian (Mrs. Leo V. Schaben), Rita (Mrs. LaVertus Klocke), Gerald, Theresa (Mrs. Tom Grote), James, Delores (Mrs. William Fuhs), Leona (Mrs. Joseph M. Bissen), Anthony, Victor, Norbert, Mary Alice (Mrs. Francis H. Heese), and Patricia. Ten children survived and there are 70 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren. Cecelia lives at the Little Flower Haven. * * from "1882~1982 Defiance (Iowa) Century Review" pg 135 FRANK KRAMER FAMILY Frank Kramer's father, Joseph, came from Germany, Province of Westphalia, town of Eseen, and his mother was Mary Book of Elkader, Iowa. To this union eight children were born: Joseph, William, Mary (Mrs. Henry Schmitz), Frank, Carl, Mathilda, Clare (Mrs. Nick Muell) and Mamie, who died as a child. Cecelia Schechinger was born at Westphalia in 1896, daughter of Joseph and "Kate" Katherine Hennis Schechinger. Her brother and sisters are: Barbara (Mrs. Charles Wageman), John, Cunnie (Mrs. George Henkelman) and Katie (Mrs. Ed Henkelman). Frank Kramer and Cecelia Schechinger were married in 1916 and lived on a farm near Panama, later moving to Defiance. They moved to Earling for four years and then moved back to a farm south of Defiance in 1927. Frank died in 1957. To this union 17 children were born: Irene, born in 1917, graduated 1935 and married Dale Friesen in 1946; seven children: Francis born in 1919, completed 8th grade, married in 1941, 5 children; Raymond, born in 1920, died at age two years; Lawrence, born in 1921, died at age 14 years; Cecelia, born in 1922, died at birth; Lillian, born in 1923, completed l0th grade, married Leo Schaben in 1943, seven children; Rita, born in 1925, graduated 1943, married Lavertus Klocke in 1947, six children; Gerald, born in 1927, completed 9th grade, married Alma Rau 1949, six children; Theresa, born in 1928, graduated 1946, married Tom Grote in 1950, 11 children; James, born in 1929, died at birth; Delores, born in 1930, completed 9th grade, married William Fuhs in 1953, 11 children; Leona, born in 1932, graduated 1050, married Joseph M. Bissen in 1954, seven children; Anthony, born in 1933, died at age three months; Victor, born in 1934, graduated 1953, died in 1958; Norbert, born in 1936,'graduated 1955, married Marlene Erlbacher 1960, four children; Mary Alice, born in 1938, graduated 1956, married Francis Heese 1961, six children; and Patricia, born in 1940, died at birth. Ten children survive and there are 70 grandchildren and 67 great~grandchildren. Cecelia lived at the Little Flower Haven, Earling, until her death, October 24, 1981. Mary Lou (Mrs. Dennis Arkfeld) and Julia (Mrs. William Theulen) are children of Theresa Kramer Grote and they live in Defiance. * *

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Frank Joseph Kramer's memorial?
Frank Joseph Kramer's memorial is located at: South Marion Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Frank Joseph Kramer death?
Frank Joseph Kramer death on 3 May 1958 in Defiance, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frank Joseph Kramer's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2327995
Longitude: -93.8735962

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Kramer

(1853 - 1928)

Maria “Mary” Book Kramer

(1857 - 1930)

Spouse

Cecelia Schechinger Kramer

(1896 - 1981)

Siblings

Joseph Peter Kramer Jr.

(1882 - 1959)

William Kramer

(1884 - 1959)

Matilda Anna Kramer

(1884 - 1972)

Mary Elizabeth Kramer Schmitz

(1888 - 1978)

Maria Augusta Kramer

(1892 - 1894)

Carl Anton Kramer

(1894 - 1971)

Children

Irene Marie Kramer Friesen

(1917 - 2012)

Raymond Vincent Kramer

(1920 - 1921)

Lawrence Ralph Kramer

(1921 - 1935)

Cecelia Kramer

(1922 - 1922)

Lillian Kathryn Kramer Schaben

(1923 - 2011)

Rita Mary Kramer Klocke

(1925 - 2012)

Gerald Jerome “Jerry” Kramer

(1927 - 1991)

Theresa Mildred Kramer Grote

(1928 - unknow)

James John Kramer

(1929 - 1929)

Dolores Eleanor Kramer Fuhs

(1930 - 2002)

Anthony John Kramer

(1933 - 1934)

Victor Emil Kramer

(1934 - 1959)

Mary Alice Kramer Heese

(1938 - unknow)

Patricia Kramer

(1940 - 1940)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Marion Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2327995, -93.8735962

2. Oakwood Cemetery
Stratford, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2942009, -93.9182968

3. Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Ridgeport, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -93.9266968

4. Hooks Point Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2944530, -93.9199090

5. Hardin Township Cemetery
Hardin Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2411003, -93.9708023

6. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1700000, -93.8070000

7. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

8. White Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1777992, -93.9636002

9. Lake Center Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2482986, -93.7568970

10. Leininger Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1492004, -93.8356018

11. Lawn Hill Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2677994, -93.7611008

12. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

13. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

14. Linn Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2045330, -93.9970230

15. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997

16. Mackey Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1675000, -93.7565000

17. Runyan Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749992, -94.0015030

18. Saint Pauls Church Cemetery
Jewell, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2490100, -93.7173400

19. Schlicht Cemetery
Fraser, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

20. Bass Cemetery
Dayton, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2966995, -94.0149994

21. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

22. Pilot Mound Cemetery
Pilot Mound, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1636200, -94.0282600

23. Ellsworth Clear Lake Cemetery
Randall, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2268930, -93.6926200

24. Bass Point Cemetery
Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0992012, -93.8957977