Alvis (Dutch) Kramer passed away at the age of 70. He was the only son born to Joseph and Mary Kramer. He was a high school graduate of St. Mary's, West Point, Iowa. His interest's were auto mechanics and was employed at Archie's Service station. World War 11 started and he immediatly joined the U.S. Army to serve his country. His knowledge of mechanics, served him well and was immediatly in charge of the tanks and fighter planes for his unit.
He was wise with money, saved what he earned in the military and upon his return home he purchased a Mobile Feed Mill Grinder. He was immediatly in business and traveled throughout Lee County grinding feed on-site for farmers on the farm. This seemed to be hard, dangerous, and a prosperous adventure.
His older siblings had married, and moved to Ft. Madison, His Father passed away, he shared the family home for many years, living with his Mother, until her death.
Living alone, single and retired from the mill, he searched for a friend (Lillian) that he had once known in his earlier years. He had purchased a small travel trailer, wanted to travel and see the United States. He found her interests were the same, they dated, married and traveled. He seemed to be really enjoying his time until he became ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away in Burlington at their home on Nov. 2, 1986.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Kramer, 1-sister, Irene Kramer.
He is survived by his wife Lillian Kramer, 3-sisters, Eleanor (Eugene) Keran, Edna (William) Sayers, Josephine (Laurence) Beckert, several Nieces and Nephews.
His services were conducted by Rev. Gerald Stouvenel, on Nov. 5, 1986 at 11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Link Funeral Home in charge of services. Burial in Calvary Cemetary, West Point, Iowa
He was wise with money, saved what he earned in the military and upon his return home he purchased a Mobile Feed Mill Grinder. He was immediatly in business and traveled throughout Lee County grinding feed on-site for farmers on the farm. This seemed to be hard, dangerous, and a prosperous adventure.
His older siblings had married, and moved to Ft. Madison, His Father passed away, he shared the family home for many years, living with his Mother, until her death.
Living alone, single and retired from the mill, he searched for a friend (Lillian) that he had once known in his earlier years. He had purchased a small travel trailer, wanted to travel and see the United States. He found her interests were the same, they dated, married and traveled. He seemed to be really enjoying his time until he became ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away in Burlington at their home on Nov. 2, 1986.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Kramer, 1-sister, Irene Kramer.
He is survived by his wife Lillian Kramer, 3-sisters, Eleanor (Eugene) Keran, Edna (William) Sayers, Josephine (Laurence) Beckert, several Nieces and Nephews.
His services were conducted by Rev. Gerald Stouvenel, on Nov. 5, 1986 at 11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Link Funeral Home in charge of services. Burial in Calvary Cemetary, West Point, Iowa
Alvis (Dutch) Kramer passed away at the age of 70. He was the only son born to Joseph and Mary Kramer. He was a high school graduate of St. Mary's, West Point, Iowa. His interest's were auto mechanics and was employed at Archie's Service station. World War 11 started and he immediatly joined the U.S. Army to serve his country. His knowledge of mechanics, served him well and was immediatly in charge of the tanks and fighter planes for his unit.
He was wise with money, saved what he earned in the military and upon his return home he purchased a Mobile Feed Mill Grinder. He was immediatly in business and traveled throughout Lee County grinding feed on-site for farmers on the farm. This seemed to be hard, dangerous, and a prosperous adventure.
His older siblings had married, and moved to Ft. Madison, His Father passed away, he shared the family home for many years, living with his Mother, until her death.
Living alone, single and retired from the mill, he searched for a friend (Lillian) that he had once known in his earlier years. He had purchased a small travel trailer, wanted to travel and see the United States. He found her interests were the same, they dated, married and traveled. He seemed to be really enjoying his time until he became ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away in Burlington at their home on Nov. 2, 1986.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Kramer, 1-sister, Irene Kramer.
He is survived by his wife Lillian Kramer, 3-sisters, Eleanor (Eugene) Keran, Edna (William) Sayers, Josephine (Laurence) Beckert, several Nieces and Nephews.
His services were conducted by Rev. Gerald Stouvenel, on Nov. 5, 1986 at 11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Link Funeral Home in charge of services. Burial in Calvary Cemetary, West Point, Iowa
He was wise with money, saved what he earned in the military and upon his return home he purchased a Mobile Feed Mill Grinder. He was immediatly in business and traveled throughout Lee County grinding feed on-site for farmers on the farm. This seemed to be hard, dangerous, and a prosperous adventure.
His older siblings had married, and moved to Ft. Madison, His Father passed away, he shared the family home for many years, living with his Mother, until her death.
Living alone, single and retired from the mill, he searched for a friend (Lillian) that he had once known in his earlier years. He had purchased a small travel trailer, wanted to travel and see the United States. He found her interests were the same, they dated, married and traveled. He seemed to be really enjoying his time until he became ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He passed away in Burlington at their home on Nov. 2, 1986.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Kramer, 1-sister, Irene Kramer.
He is survived by his wife Lillian Kramer, 3-sisters, Eleanor (Eugene) Keran, Edna (William) Sayers, Josephine (Laurence) Beckert, several Nieces and Nephews.
His services were conducted by Rev. Gerald Stouvenel, on Nov. 5, 1986 at 11 a.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Link Funeral Home in charge of services. Burial in Calvary Cemetary, West Point, Iowa
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