1931
George
2008
George Franklin Cramm
August 28, 1931 — July 7, 2008
George Franklin Cramm, 76, of Orion, died Monday, July 7, 2008 at Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf, IA.
Services will be 10a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the Orion American Legion Post #255. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Orion or Trinity Pathway Hospice, Trinity Terrace Park, Bettendorf. A private family burial of cremains at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo will be at a later date.
Frank was born August 28, 1931 in Moline, IL, the son of George H. and Marie C. Larson Cramm. He married Betty Robertson on July 27, 1958 in the Methodist Church in LaFayette, IL. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this month.
Mr. Cramm graduated from UTHS in 1949 where he was a trumpeter in the marching band that took state honors. Frank was very proud of his four years of Air Force service, 1950-1954, including time spent in Okinawa, Japan. After graduation in 1958 form Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, he taught Industrial Arts and Driver's Education for two years in the Gladstone-Oquawka school district. Subsequently, he was employed as an Industrial Arts teacher in Orion for 26 years, retiring in 1986. During this time, Mr. and Mrs. Cramm established Cramm Studio, a portrait and wedding photography business out of their home in Orion. Frank photographed more than 1,000 Quad City area weddings and loved taking baby pictures and even photographed a pair of skunks once. One of his special memories was when former students acknowledged his teaching and what it meant to them. Frank was a member of the First Baptist Church in Orion where he was served as Trustee and usher. He was also a charter member of the Orion Community band where he played baritone. Frank was a member of the Orion American Legion. He enjoyed aviation, gardening, camping and woodworking as well as spending time with family.
The family would like to express special appreciation to the Orion Ambulance Service, Trinity West, especially the 7th floor staff, Trinity Pathway Hospice at Terrace Park for their brief but vital care. The entire Cramm family is grateful to Dr. Maxhn McCaw and his staff for their outstanding treatment over the years.
Survivors include his wife Betty, Orion; children and grandchildren Kimberly (Dave) White (Michael, Mitchel and Marshal, Osco), Keri (John) Beck, (Matt, Andy, Danielle and Sarah, Milan) Kurt (Tabatha) Cramm (Megan, Orion) sister Joetta Cramm Ellicott City, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Kevin George.
Online condolences may be expressed to Frank's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Services will be 10a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd., Orion. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the Orion American Legion Post #255. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Orion or Trinity Pathway Hospice, Trinity Terrace Park, Bettendorf. A private family burial of cremains at Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo will be at a later date.
Frank was born August 28, 1931 in Moline, IL, the son of George H. and Marie C. Larson Cramm. He married Betty Robertson on July 27, 1958 in the Methodist Church in LaFayette, IL. They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this month.
Mr. Cramm graduated from UTHS in 1949 where he was a trumpeter in the marching band that took state honors. Frank was very proud of his four years of Air Force service, 1950-1954, including time spent in Okinawa, Japan. After graduation in 1958 form Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education, he taught Industrial Arts and Driver's Education for two years in the Gladstone-Oquawka school district. Subsequently, he was employed as an Industrial Arts teacher in Orion for 26 years, retiring in 1986. During this time, Mr. and Mrs. Cramm established Cramm Studio, a portrait and wedding photography business out of their home in Orion. Frank photographed more than 1,000 Quad City area weddings and loved taking baby pictures and even photographed a pair of skunks once. One of his special memories was when former students acknowledged his teaching and what it meant to them. Frank was a member of the First Baptist Church in Orion where he was served as Trustee and usher. He was also a charter member of the Orion Community band where he played baritone. Frank was a member of the Orion American Legion. He enjoyed aviation, gardening, camping and woodworking as well as spending time with family.
The family would like to express special appreciation to the Orion Ambulance Service, Trinity West, especially the 7th floor staff, Trinity Pathway Hospice at Terrace Park for their brief but vital care. The entire Cramm family is grateful to Dr. Maxhn McCaw and his staff for their outstanding treatment over the years.
Survivors include his wife Betty, Orion; children and grandchildren Kimberly (Dave) White (Michael, Mitchel and Marshal, Osco), Keri (John) Beck, (Matt, Andy, Danielle and Sarah, Milan) Kurt (Tabatha) Cramm (Megan, Orion) sister Joetta Cramm Ellicott City, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Kevin George.
Online condolences may be expressed to Frank's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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