Willis H. Kramer

Willis (Willie) Herbert Kramer, 91, a loving husband and father of five went to heaven while surrounded by his family on Tuesday March 31, 2020. Willis was born on November 7, 1928 in Garnett, Kansas to Martha Kennard and Charley Kramer. Willis worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He loved to work and finally retired for the third time at the age of 85 from Wal-Mart Distribution Center. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Vassar, Kansas. Willis married Ethel Virginia Robertson, the love of his life, on November 24, 1949. They celebrated 70 years of marriage and their union was blessed with one son and four daughters. Willis was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Tina Elaine Kramer, three brothers, Richard Kramer, Floyd Kramer, Charles (Bud) Kramer, and one sister, Clara Green. He is survived by his wife Ethel Virginia Robertson, son C. Wayne Kramer (Candace), daughters Kathy Bigham (Walter Jr.), Sandra Lewis (Kevin), and Deborah Bauck (James), nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, four brothers, Eugene Kramer, Perry Kramer, John Kramer, and Glenn Kramer, and numerous nieces and nephews. Willis enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, kind and compassionate spirit, and outright orneriness and pranks. Willis’ wife, Ethel described him as a “strong, loving, and gentle man”. Services will be at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.