David R. Kramer

David Robert Kramer, age 86, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born in Racine, May 7, 1937, son of the late Dave and Goldie (Nee: Treise) Kramer.

David was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School, “Class of 1956”. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps 1956-1959 stationed in Cherry Point, NC. On January 17, 1959, David was united in marriage to Gertrude “Trudy” Kramer. He was employed by Excide Battery Company for 25 years and was last employed by Interlake until his retirement in 2004.

David was a long-time member and usher at St. Edwards Catholic Church and an active honorary member of the Racine German Club. He belonged to the Agerholm-Gross Detachment 346 Marine Corps League and Firing Squad, serving over 2000 Military funerals. David was also a part of the Iwo Jima float in the Racine 4th of July parade for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, manicuring his yard, and was known for helping neighbors, family, and veterans whenever they needed him. Above all he treasured time spent with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his loving wife of 65 years, Trudy; daughters, Liz Wiken, Annette (Thomas) Mottl, Judy (Jeff) Polkky, Jean (Christopher) Eisenman; grandchildren, Bob (Edy) Williams, Brock (Crystal) Wiken, Mandi (Jessie) Diggins, Laura Mottl, Matthew, Christina, Karis, and Arin Polkky, Kaitlyn Eisenman (fiancé, Rob Hetzel), Joseph Eisenman; great granddaughters, Lina, Zoey, Rowynn, and Mia; many special sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, James, brothers, Richard, and Lawrence Kramer; granddaughter, Allison Eisenman; and son-in-law, Michael Wiken.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating David’s life will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 1401 Grove Ave, Thursday, January 4, 2024, 1 pm with Reverend Juan Comacho officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are welcome to meet with the family at the church prior to the Mass, 10:30 am until 12:45 pm. Memorials to Ascension All Saints Cancer Center or Stars and Stripes Honor Flight Southeastern WI have been suggested.Top of Form

The service will be live streamed and may be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/meredithfuneralhome

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Gullberg, Dr. Choi. And Dr. Rosenberg for their loving and compassionate care.