Kenneth Kramer (82) of Sun City Center, FL

Kenneth Kramer, 82, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022 after a short but fierce battle with cancer. 

A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 am Friday, January 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Cemetery.  Kenneth’s family will greet visitors prior to mass in the narthex of the church. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. 

Kenneth was born on December 21, 1939 to Kenneth L. and Jewel Ferne Kramer in Effingham. After graduating from Effingham High School, he went on to graduate from The Wentworth Military Academy. Following this, he went on to study Business at Eastern Illinois University. After graduation, he began his entrepreneurial life by joining his family’s coal business. The business later switched gears and included furniture, appliances, and propane gas. After selling this family business, he and his wife started the Icy Mug Tavern, in Effingham, where they joyously served the community for many years.

In 1956, Ken met Ruth Davis, and they wed on August 27, 1960. They went on to have three children: Kenneth III, Bryan, and Katrina. After retiring Ken spent his time fishing, woodworking, golfing and traveling with his beloved wife Ruth. He was an active member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church of Sun City Center, Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, Men's Club of Sun City Center, German American club, and the Moose Club. 

He is survived by his wife Ruth Kramer; grandchildren Joshua (Susan) Kramer of Crossville, Alabama, Stephanie (Josh) Pontious of Mason, Sara Daugherty of Dunedin, Florida, Shannon Kramer of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Zachary Daugherty of Tahoe City, California, and great-grandchildren Dawson Kramer, Joshua Jr., Jax, Sophia, Savannah, James, and Jedidiah Pontious. 

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Shreffler; brother, Karl Kramer; his three children: Kenneth III, Bryan, and Katrina.