Jack Clayton Kramer, 86, of Topeka, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at his home.
He was born January 6, 1928, in Perry, Kansas, the son of Clayton W. and Mildred M. (Hart) Kramer. He married Shirley A. Harmon on June 17, 1949. Jack retired, Sergeant 1st Class after 35 years of dedicated service to his country.
He was retired from the Kansas National Guard and Civil Service.
Mr. Kramer was a member of the First United Methodist Church over 40 years and American Legion Capitol Post No. 1, the Topeka Rose Garden Club and Topeka Audubon Society, all of Topeka.
Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley A. Kramer; son, Steve C. (Kim) Kramer; daughter, Nancy K. (Steven Weymeier) Kramer; grandchildren, Meeka A. (Ben) Dibble and Corey C. Kramer; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Julia and Carter Dibble.
Jack will lie in state after 5 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Graveside services with military honors will be 1 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, 3616 SW 6th Street, Topeka.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W. 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208 or donations may be made online to alz.org.
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