Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
George Kramer
Washington Democrat
June 23, 1950
GEORGE KRAMER AT FAMILY HOME THURSDAY
George Kramer. 81, died at his home at 300 Dewey Avenue at 8:55 o'clock
Thursday evening. Mr. Kramer had been in failing health since January & his
condition became serious early this week. In his death Washington lost
a man with friends by the legion. Whoever came in contact with George
Kramer was his friend. He possessed with a gentle disposition & congenial
smile that established friendliness & confidence with the first introduction.
Mr Kramer was widely known throughout the Midwest & nationally has
a bird dog trainer. He successfully trained dogs which won some of
the biggest & most outstanding field trials held in the country in
the years past. For years he conducted dog kennels on Dewey avenue & some
of the nation's outstanding men, with hunting as a hobby , had Mr.
Kramer keep & train their dogs. Mr kramer was a native of Sanbrucken,
Germany & born February 18, 1869 the son of Jacob & Barbara (Sherer)
Kramer Sr. He came to this country in 1883 after receiving his education
in Germany. He was a member of St. Mary's church & the Alter Society.
Survivors are his widow. Theresia Kramer who he married on January
24, 1893 & three children: Barbara A. Poolitian, Brooklyn N.Y. Mary
E. Walter at home & George Kramer, city. He leaves eight grand & twelve
great grand-children. Four brothers & a sister: Pete Kramer, Ranger
Texas; Jacob Kramer, New Albany; Charles Kramer, Bicknell; John Kramer,
Lawrenceville ILL, & a sister Mrs Barbara Bordenet, city. Funeral services
will be held at St Mary's church at 9 A.M. Tuesday. Burial will be
in St. John's cemetery. The body will be at the Keller Mortuary until
2 o'clock Saturday when it will be taken to the residence at 300 Dewey
until hour of the funeral on Tuesday