Michael E. Kramer

Mr. Michael E. Kramer, 65, of Galesburg, Illinois, died 2:14 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. 

He was born April 26, 1951 in Galesburg to Edward J. and Maurita E. Lantz Kramer.  He married Kim McMenimen.  He later married Janet Crouch. 

Surviving is a son, Dustin (and April) Kramer of Ft. Collins, Colorado, a daughter, Nicci (and Chuck) Dillon of Victoria, Illinois, a sister, Linda (and Larry) Watson of Galesburg, eight grandchildren, Ethan Kramer, Eric Kramer, Austin Tanner, Wyatt Dillon, Alyssa Dillon, Riley Kramer, Emma Kramer and Hailey Sedgwick and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, a son Eric Kramer, a brother John Kramer and a grandson, T.J. Tanner. 

Michael worked for Butler Manufacturing Company, Galesburg for 30 years in the receiving department and as a welder.  He then worked for Caterpillar Manufacturing Company in Peoria for five years as a welder and fork truck driver.  He graduated from Costa High School in 1969.  He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and hunting.  He was an avid NASCAR and Chicago Bears fan.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Rev. Michel Clark will officiate.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Cremation will be accorded following the funeral service.  Memorials may be made to the T.J. Tanner Scholarship Fund.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.