Delores H. Kramer

Obituary

Delores Helen (Lindeman) Kramer was born on March 17, 1938, in rural Glencoe, McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Otto and Helen (Biermann) Lindeman. Delores was baptized as an infant on April 9, 1938, and was confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1951, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Auburn, Minnesota. Delores attended school at District #55 in McLeod County for eight years. She continued her education in Brownton and was a graduate of the Brownton High School Class of 1955. After graduation, Delores was employed by Northwestern Bell as a long distance telephone operator.

On August 1, 1957, Delores was united in marriage to Robert Kramer. They were blessed with five children, Darlene, Randy, Darla, Rick, and Rod. After their marriage, the couple resided in rural Bird Island before retiring in Hutchinson.  Delores and Robert shared two days short of 59 years of marriage.

Delores was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was Robert’s partner in the farming operation for 37 years and loved the land. Her contribution to the family and farming operation was an endless dedication. She was the family coordinator; running kids to 4-H, school activities, and church. She was known to be able to feed an army regardless of the time, day or night. Delores was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Osceola Township for 37 years. After moving to Hutchinson, she converted to the Catholic faith and became a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson and was a member of the Council of Catholic Women.

Delores loved to travel. She and Bob spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, for 22 years. She also enjoyed dancing, cooking, baking, and flowers, especially roses. Delores loved her family, and the overwhelming love for her granddaughters was immeasurable. One of Delores’s greatest blessings was her family and she cherished each moment she was able to spend with them.

Delores will always be remembered for her friendly smile and the hospitality she provided to all. Delores passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson at the age of 78.

Blessed be her memory.

Delores is survived by her:
Husband, Robert “Bob” Kramer of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Darlene Jacobson and her husband, Dwight of Alexandria, MN,
                  Randy Kramer and his wife, Linda of Bird Island, MN,
                  Darla Kramer of Hutchinson, MN,
                  Rick Kramer of Bird Island, MN, and
                  Rod Kramer and his wife, Janine of Bird Island, MN;
Grandchildren, Leah Kramer, Rachel Kramer, and Alexa Kramer;
Sister, Betty Klaustermeier and her husband, Wayne of Norwood Young America, MN;
Brother, Milton Lindeman and his wife, Adrianne of Gaylord, MN;
Brothers-In-Law, DuWayne Witthus of Glencoe, MN;
                                 Eugene Kramer and his wife, Carol of Hector, MN,
                                 Doug Kramer and his wife, Phyllis of Hector, MN,
                                 Mike Kramer and his wife, Rhonda of Hector, MN,
Sisters-In-Law, Helen Carda of Essig, MN,
                             Lucille Ryan of Bird Island, MN,
                             Barb Kramer of Hector, MN,
                             Mary Ann Goihl and her husband, John of Eden Prairie, MN,
                             Marlys Determan and her husband, Dave of North Andover, MA,
                             JoAnn Hutchison and her husband, John of Hopkins, MN,
                             Judy Kelly and her husband, Tim of Shakopee, MN,
                            Colleen Johnson and her husband, Brett of Hopkins, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.

Delores is preceded in death by her Parents, Otto and Helen Lindeman; Siblings, Elvin Lindeman, Luella Witthus, and Melvin Lindeman in infancy; Brothers-In-Law, Stan Carda, Dave Muesing, Francis Kramer; Nephews, Jeff Lindeman, Gayle Nelson, Justin Kramer, Dan Kramer, Scott Kramer.