Obituary of Edward C. Kramer

KRAMER Jr , Edward, C Age 89 passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 surrounded by his family at his beloved home of 50 years on County Road 64 in Big Flats, NY. He was born September 21, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to Dorothy and Edward Kramer Sr. and is survived by his sons and daughters: Peter Kramer of Elmira, NY; Douglas Kramer of Winchester, VA; Barbara Kramer of Horseheads, NY; Laura (Drew) Frye of Vienna, VA. Predeceased by Peggie (McCarthy) Kramer, the love of his life for 60 years. Survived by grandchildren Tyler Kramer, Hayden Kramer, Valerie Kramer, Jessica Frye and great–grandson Nolan Sullivan. Also survived by brother Raymond (Marlene) Kramer of Westminster, VT, sister Dorothy (Michael) (Kramer) Stasko, Levittown, NY. Predeceased by brother Donald Kramer. Graduated cum laude from Columbia University in 1950. Proud WWII Army Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge. Employed by Corning Inc for 30 years, he retired in 1985 from the Electrical Products Division where he was a member of the President Sales Club for many years. He enjoyed entertaining family and friends as Captain of the “Moomba” on Seneca Lake. Magnificent piano player and story teller who had a fantastic turn of phrase. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and “Pampa.” His hobbies consisted of feeding and watching the wildlife, classic cars, and dedicated crossword puzzle aficionado. Family and friends are invited to call at Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, NY on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. and again on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 10-11 a.m. with funeral services at Barber Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 a.m. and interment at the Rural Home Cemetery in Big Flats, NY. Expressions of sympathy maybe directed to Disabled American Veterans at www.DAV.org, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.