John P. Kramer, age 84, of Bloomington, Minn e s o t a , formerly of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Presb yterian Homes of Bloomington. Memorial was held Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Clergy Officiating: Father Paul Wolf Pianist: Bev Wangerin Song Leaders: Bobbi Ludewig, Linda Evenson, Patti Hoerner Musical Selections: “Come To The Water”, “Only A Shadow”, “Abba Father”, “Amazing Grace”, “Soon And Very Soon” Eulogist: Sara Erickson Urn Bearers: Mark Taylor, Ray Cleveland, Mark Erickson, Jeff Berdan, Mark Gustafson. John Peter “Jack” “JP” Kramer was born on February 19, 1940, in Hasty, Minnesota.
He was the son of Raymond and Leona (Schmitt) Kramer. John was baptized as an infant on February 25, 1940, in Silver Creek, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on October 18, 1953 at Saint Benedict’s Church in Avon, Minnesota. He received his education in Avon, Minnesota and St. Cloud, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the St. Cloud Tech High School Class of 1958. John entered active military service in the United States Air Force on July 11, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country. He received an Honorable Discharge on May 4, 1961, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, and achieved the rank of Airman Second Class. On November 22, 1962, John was united in marriage to Mary Fiedler at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Minden Township, Minnesota.
They raised five daughters, Charlotte, Sally, Suzette, Jill, and Sara. John and Mary resided in St. Cloud, Minnesota; Clear Lake, Minnesota; Winsted, Minnesota; and later moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 61 years of marriage. John was employed as a Mechanical Technician at Sterner Lighting in Winsted and at 3M in Hutchinson. He retired in 1998. John was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. John’s spirituality was a cornerstone of his life. John enjoyed traveling throughout the Southwestern United States and through the mountains. He also enjoyed baking breads and his special chili, and crossword puzzles. John was a life-long learner, an avid reader, and had a knack for troubleshooting and problem solving. John was logical by nature, and he loved any opportunity to tackle a challenging problem. He liked building and constructing from plans that he would draw up. He cherished spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. When John needed additional care, he moved to Harmony River in Hutchinson, then to Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington. Blessed be his memory.
John is survived by his: Wife, Mary Kramer of Bloomington, MN; Children, Charlotte Cleveland and her husband, Ray of Burnsville, MN, Sally Gustafson and her husband, Mark of Queen Creek, AZ, Suzette Taylor and her husband, Mark of Brownton, MN, Jill Berdan and her husband, Jeff of New Ulm, MN, Sara Erickson and her husband, Mark of St. Paul, MN; Grandchildren, Jordan (Ann) Taylor, Kirsten (Kendall) Wolf, Carrie (Jordan) Pagel, Risa Gustafson, Stuart Cleveland, Abe (Brenna) Gustafson, Elias “EJ” Berdan, Walter Cleveland, Ian Berdan, Charlie Erickson, Sam Erickson, Sophie Erickson; 5 Great-grandchildren, Maeve Wolf, Olivia Pagel, Fritz Wolf, Reid Pagel, Teddy Gustafson; Siblings, Kathy Wolbeck of Melrose, MN, Ione Fleischhacker and her husband, Benny of Freeport, MN, Don Kramer and his wife, Mary of Avon, MN, Renee Gapinski of St. Joseph, MN, Tim Kramer and his wife, Laurie of Oronoco, MN; Many other relatives and friends. John is preceded in death by his Daughter, Heidi Rae Kramer; Parents, Raymond and Leona Kramer; Parents-in-law, Herman and Marie Fiedler; Brothersinlaw, Jerry Gapinski, Elmer Wolbeck, Tommy Dockendorf, Frank Guck; Sister-in-law, Janet Fiedler. Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.
