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Melvin Louis “Shorty” Kraemer

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Birth	:	11 Feb 1926 Concord, Dixon County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2013 Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2653200, -96.8738600
Description	:	Melvin Louis "Shorty" Kraemer, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. Melvin was born February 11, 1926 in Concord, Nebraska, the son of Gustav and Anna (Stalling) Kraemer. Melvin attended and graduated from Concord, Nebraska. While in high school Melvin was active in boxing, softball, and basketball. He married Neva Jorgensen on June 1, 1946 in Wakefield, Nebraska. Melvin and Neva made their home on Neva's family farm north of Wakefield, Nebraska. Melvin raised hogs and cattle and did custom farming in the area, along with corn shelling basins. In the seventies and early... Read More	Melvin Louis "Shorty" Kraemer, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Pender Community Hospital in Pender, Nebraska. Melvin was born February 11, 1926 in Concord, Nebraska, the son of Gustav and Anna (Stalling) Kraemer. Melvin attended and graduated from Concord, Nebraska. While in high school Melvin was active in boxing, softball, and basketball. He married Neva Jorgensen on June 1, 1946 in Wakefield, Nebraska. Melvin and Neva made their home on Neva's family farm north of Wakefield, Nebraska. Melvin raised hogs and cattle and did custom farming in the area, along with corn shelling basins. In the seventies and early eighties he ran the Purina feed store in Wakefield, Nebraska. He then went to work for Vis-Vita in Sioux City, Iowa, selling feed to customers in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. He made many friends over the years in the feed business. He was also an avid Cornhusker fan. Melvin was very active in his church over the years. He taught Sunday school and was a lamplighter with AAL, a Lutheran based group. Melvin sang in the church choir for a total of 50 years. He belonged to the Couples Club and other church organizations. Melvin is survived by: wife, Neva Kraemer of Wakefield, Nebraska; daughter, Melva Elton of Wakefield, Nebraska; grandsons, Mike Elton of Wakefield, Nebraska and Andy (Angie) Elton of Hastings, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Brook Elton of Wakefield, Nebraska and Bo and Brody Elton of Hastings, Nebraska and a host of relatives and friends. Melvin is preceded in death by: parents; three sisters, and two brothers. urial was in the Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Nebraska.

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Where is Melvin Louis “Shorty” Kraemer's memorial?
Melvin Louis “Shorty” Kraemer's memorial is located at: Wakefield Cemetery, Wakefield, Dixon County, USA.
When did Melvin Louis “Shorty” Kraemer death?
Melvin Louis “Shorty” Kraemer death on 7 Jun 2013 in Pender, Thurston County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.2653200
Longitude: -96.8738600

Family Members:

Parent

Gustav Kraemer

(1888 - 1973)

Anna S. Stalling Kraemer

(1892 - 1970)

Siblings

Loretta Kraemer Baker

(1914 - 1985)

Karl Walden Wilhelm Kraemer

(1917 - 2010)

Ervin Fredrick Everett Kraemer

(1919 - 1995)

Harlan Kenneth Gustav Kraemer

(1930 - 2016)

LaVonne V. Kraemer Haas

(1935 - 2003)

Children

Melva Jane Kraemer Elton

(1958 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wakefield Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2653200, -96.8738600

2. Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Cemetery
Wakefield, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2931500, -96.9629200

3. LaPorte Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2064018, -96.9574966

4. Hunters Grove Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1963800, -96.9521900

5. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1623850, -96.8831920

6. Salem Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1775100, -96.9495700

7. Rose Hill Cemetery
Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2831400, -96.7315800

8. Calvary Cemetery
Emerson, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2839900, -96.7310600

9. Greenwood Cemetery
Wayne, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2372017, -97.0258026

10. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1411018, -96.8414001

11. Saint Pauls Lutheran Church Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3945200, -96.9236100

12. Concord Cemetery
Concord, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3941994, -96.9800034

13. Springbank Friends Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4126800, -96.8042100

14. Eastview Cemetery
Allen, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4167100, -96.8125500

15. Lemmons Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1771500, -96.6959500

16. Saint Annes Cemetery
Dixon, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4164009, -96.9792023

17. Marquis Cemetery
Waterbury, Dixon County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4089012, -96.7482986

18. Saint Peters Lutheran Cemetery
Pender, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1044400, -96.7930900

19. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Wisner, Cuming County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0901970, -96.9229910

20. Theophilus Cemetery
Winside, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1929500, -97.0959000

21. First Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Altona, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1051200, -96.9906100

22. Jopp Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2780991, -96.6280975

23. Woods Cemetery
Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4011002, -96.7067032

24. Hermann Sohne Cemetery
Altona, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1051500, -97.0041700