Rev. Robert E. Kramer
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Rev. Robert E. Kramer, 78, of Cochranville, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. Dry Kramer with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Schuylkill Haven, PA he was the son of the late Edward and Anna B. Kramer.
Bob was a graduate of John Harris School in 1952. He continued his education at Messiah College, Greenville College and, in 1962, he was the first male to graduate from West Chester University with a Master's Degree in Education. He would later receive his Doctorate Degree from the Evangelical Bible Seminary.
Bob began his teaching career at Eastern Lebanon County School District. After moving to Cochranville he was employed for nine years by the Octorara School District as a teaching principal, then, for 18 years with the Pequea Valley School District as Elementary Principal and more recently taught part time at the United Wesleyan College and he substituted for 10 years with the Coatesville School District.
He became an ordained Pastor in 1984 and had served as Pastor at the Pleasant Hill Wesleyan Church from 1982-1989 and the Newark Wesleyan Church from 1992-2002. Bob also taught at Youth Camps and he spoke at churches, revivals, funerals and marriages. He enjoyed playing trumpet and had played with the Central PA Gospel Band for ten years.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, two children; Neal R. Kramer and wife Rowena and Dawn M., wife of William Wooten all of Cochranville, two grandchildren Jeremy W. and Tiffany M. Wooten and one brother Melvin G. Kramer of Boyertown, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 10:30 am from the Towerville Christian Church, 10 Hannum Drive, East Fallowfield, PA 19320 followed by interment at the Cochranville Methodist Cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to the viewing at the church on Thursday evening from 6 to 8:00 pm and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bob's memory to the Towerville Christian Church at the above address or the Pleasant Hill Wesleyan Church, 2304 Blueball Rd., Elkton, MD 21921.
Condolences
Dear Shirley & Family, (Neal
Dear Shirley & Family,
(Neal & Rowanda, Dawn, Bill, Jeremy, and Tiffany)
May the God of all comfort bring you peace during this time of loss.
I realize it has been a long time of caring and being there for Bob,
but God has been your strength and He will not fail you now as you pass through this time of final Good-byes.
Our prayers are with you....
Eunice and Harold Wagner
Shirley and Family
So sorry to have heard of your loss, may God give you much comfort
and peace during this great trial.
I have fond memories of Bob and you, especially when I lived back
East.
Prayers to all,
Penny (Root) LeFevre
Dear Shirley and Family, We
Dear Shirley and Family,
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Rev. Kramer. You and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Rev. Kramer was my first pastor, after giving my life to God. He and Shirley were great influences on my new christian life. I am the christian today because of them. I will forever be grateful and he will always have a special place in my heart. I thank God for the Godly and christian man he was.
I am not saying goodbye because I will see you later! Amen!!!
Love & Prayers,
Dan and Dona Wilson
I remember Mr. Kramer from
I remember Mr. Kramer from substituting at South Brandywine. I always enjoyed when he came in to sub. and would share his latest stories with me. I have often thought about him the past couple of years when I didn't see him any longer. My prayers go to the family at this time. I hope your memories bring you great comfort as you mourn your loss.
Pam Nichols
Sincere Condolences
Best wishes to Neal and the whole family from the Bakers, formerly of Hilltop drive but now all of us are here in Utah.
Sorry for your loss
Bob was at Pequea Valley in my earliest years working there. I remember a kind man and a fine leader. I am sorry for your loss.
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