Submitted by: John C. Monk

Harry O. Kramer

Harry O. Kramer, 901 W. LaSalle Ave. died in his residence at 8:10 a.m. today after a month illness.  He was born in Easton, Pa. May 27, 1870 and came here 57 years ago from Aurora, Ill.  He married Florence Adkins in 1892 in Aurora, who survives.  He also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Martin Seuss, South Bend, three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was employed by the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. 24 years, and by the city water department one and one half years.  He was a Republican precinct committeeman for the Seventh Precinct many years.  He was a member of South Bend Lodge 294, F. & A. M., and of South Bend Aerie 435, Fraternal Order of Eagles. 

Friends may call in Orvis Funeral Home from 7 p.m. today until the funeral there at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Walter D. Oberholtzer, of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate.  Burial will be in Bowman Cemetery, with Masonic rites at the grave.

Published in the South Bend Tribune; Oct.  5, 1953.