Obituary of Donald Frederick Kramer

January 9, 1932 – Detroit, Michigan

June 23, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Donald Kramer of Calgary, AB passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the age of 92 years.

Donald was born in Detroit, MI, on January 9, 1932, to parents Anna Kramer and Frederick Kramer; the family settled in Dutchess, AB, where they operated the family farm. Donald graduated from the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art on May 31, 1957, with a diploma in Industrial Technology. He worked many years in the electrical industry, eventually retiring in 1992 from TransAlta Utility where he worked as a Relay Technician.

Donald and his wife Lorraine married in 1971. Together they lived in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Lethbridge, prior to settling in Calgary in 1980.

Donald had a passion for gardening, travelling with his wife, and enjoying his many walks with the numerous pets they had over the years. Their favourite vacation destination was always Hawaii. Maui was his favourite island, but they adventured on most of the islands during separate vacations.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Chris Harty of Lethbridge, June Vidmar of Lethbridge, and Theresa Moleski of Suny, BC; sons, Dan Zielke of North Battleford, SK, Bill Zielke of Lethbridge, and Don Kramer of Calgary; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Howard Kramer of Vancouver, WA. Donald was predeceased by his wife Lorraine Kramer, and parents, Anna and Frederick Kramer.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home.

Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Donald's service streamed live (see link below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, https://cancer.ca/en/.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Donald’s family here.

In living memory of Donald Kramer, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.

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