Arthur William Kramer
April 2nd, 1932 - April 13th, 2026
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Arthur's Obituary
Arthur William Kramer, 94 of St. Joseph, MI., passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Caretel Inns of St. Joseph.
Arthur was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Fredrick & Olga (Reeves) Kramer on April 2, 1932. He married Shirley Archer in September 1950. When Arthur was not farming he was remodeling old cars especially his model T. He enjoyed sharing his love of older cars at car shows and local parades.
Arthur is survived by his daughters, Ronda Kramer, Barbara Voss, and Shawn Kramer; his son, “Butch” Kramer; his sister, Janet Shyne; his grandsons, Willie Teifke (Ashley) and Josh Teifke; his granddaughters, Bonnie, Emily. Kayla and Chelsea; and two great granddaughters, Ava and Cora.
He was preceded by his parents; his son, Jerry Kramer, and daughter, Debra Kramer Simpson; his sisters, Dorothy and Ruth; his brother, Leonald and his grandson, Ben.
Special thank you to Mark Comstock for all the road trips and special times, it was greatly appreciated, another thanks to Brooke for making sure Arthur felt “everything was going to be ok”. Thank you to his lifelong friend Lila for all her special visits and Joyce Howell for all of the holidays you included him in and sharing your wonderful cookies.
Cremation has taken place and no arrangements are available at this time. Those wising to leave an online condolence may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com.
Arthur was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Fredrick & Olga (Reeves) Kramer on April 2, 1932. He married Shirley Archer in September 1950. When Arthur was not farming he was remodeling old cars especially his model T. He enjoyed sharing his love of older cars at car shows and local parades.
Arthur is survived by his daughters, Ronda Kramer, Barbara Voss, and Shawn Kramer; his son, “Butch” Kramer; his sister, Janet Shyne; his grandsons, Willie Teifke (Ashley) and Josh Teifke; his granddaughters, Bonnie, Emily. Kayla and Chelsea; and two great granddaughters, Ava and Cora.
He was preceded by his parents; his son, Jerry Kramer, and daughter, Debra Kramer Simpson; his sisters, Dorothy and Ruth; his brother, Leonald and his grandson, Ben.
Special thank you to Mark Comstock for all the road trips and special times, it was greatly appreciated, another thanks to Brooke for making sure Arthur felt “everything was going to be ok”. Thank you to his lifelong friend Lila for all her special visits and Joyce Howell for all of the holidays you included him in and sharing your wonderful cookies.
Cremation has taken place and no arrangements are available at this time. Those wising to leave an online condolence may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com.
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