Gerald “Jerry” W. Cramer, 95, of La Porte, Ind. passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020.
Jerry was born Jan. 4, 1925 in La Porte to Peter and Marie (Essling) Cramer.
Jerry was a 1942 graduate of La Porte High School, and a graduate of the South Bend College of Commerce. He was a secretary/treasurer for 25 years at Voegler Distributing Company and previously worked at Reggie Pendleton Oldsmobile and Cadillac Dealership. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, La Porte American Legion Post #83, Knights of Columbus Post #1542, and a former member of Beechwood Men’s Golf Club. He also was a United States Navy veteran of WWII.
On May 12, 1951 Jerry married Florence M. Bernacchi, who survives along with their six children, Joseph Cramer (Mary) of Naples, Fla., James Cramer (Mary Jo) of Scottsdale, Az., Nancy Baugh (Michael) of Rancho Cucamonga, Cal., Barbara J. Miller of Denver, Colo., Dr. John M. Cramer of Cedar Park, Tex., and Jane Cramer-Stevens (Brian) of La Porte; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Margaret Diffendorfer; and a brother, Norbert Cramer.
Cremation has taken place.
Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte is handling the arrangements. Due to the Covid-19 virus, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 C St., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.