Karl Kramer
It is with great sadness and endless love that we announce the passing of a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. After a courageous battle with cancer and kidney complications, Karl passed away peacefully on September 5, 2009. His last few hours were spent with family and friends reminiscing about his life, laughing and talking about his favorite foods and drink. Karl will be remembered for his resilience, selflessness, kindness, wonderful sense of humour and will be deeply missed by all. He was survived by his loving wife, Olga, his daughter Dorothy (Ignace), sons Ken (Cora), Rick (Carmela) and his brothers and family in Germany. He especially adored his grandchildren, Petra, Tom, Jacob, Madeleine and Ava and cherished every moment spent with them. Karl came to Canada at the age of 19 years and worked very hard to build a great life for his family and himself. He retired as a longshoreman in 2002 after a 42 year career and was a proud and active member of the ILWU Local 500. Many thanks to the team at VGH for their loving care. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 525 Slocan Street, Vancouver, B.C. In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or the Autism Society of BC would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com.
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Ken and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of remembrance.
Although I never did meet Karl, anyone who raised Ken had to be a good man.
The East Coast is thinking of you,
Jeff
We were very sadden to hear the news of Karl’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed. It’s heartehing to know that you had some quality time with him at the end. Unfortunately we know what you are going thru. If you need anything, just let us know.
Love Kevin, Sharon and Chloe.
Dear Olga, Ken and family, we were shocked and saddened to hear of Karl’s passing. We remember the times we enjoyed together…the laughter and sharing our MD stories. Karl was a fine gentleman who demonstrated great love and commitment to his family. An honorable man who will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time.
Love,
Gordon, Ruby and Terri-Anne
Ken & Cora,
Thinking of you and your family at this time, sending you lots of love.
To the Kramer family,
You have our sincere condolences on the loss of Karl. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Mahmood, Satinder, Aisha
Ken & Family,
Ihad the pleasure of meeting Karl a few times through Ken and truly enjoyed being in his company and witnessing where the Kramer goodness origiantes. Sandra and I lit a candle in Karl’s memory yesterday. Our thoughts are with you. Love. John & Sandra
To Rick, Carmela, Olga and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and yours, Remember Karl’s life with smiles.
We would liked to extend our condolences to the family of Mr. Karl, he was a nice guy to our family….so, we will miss him so much.
Rick, Carmela and family
While we never had the pleasure of meeting Karl personally. We did read the wonderful tribute in the Vancouver Sun and when it spoke of resilience, selflessness, kindness, wonderful sense of humour and committment to family, you surely could also have been speaking of those same qualities in Rick. Obviously Karl was a wonderful role model for the next generation of Kramer’s and what greater legacy can any man leave.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very emotional period.
John and Caroline
To Rick, Carm, Ogla, Ken and Family,
We are very saddened to hear about Karl’s passing. He was a very nice man with such a big heart. He will truly be missed.
We want to express our deepest condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love, Remi, Rosa and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and sad time. Mr Kramer was truly an amazing and strong person that really inspired many.
Love,
Clint and Janice
Ken and the whole Kramer Family,
We were shocked and extremely sad to hear the passing of Karl. We still remember his kindness and humor. We share the great sorrow in losing him. He was such a wonderful man and will be missed truly.
Dear Ken & family,
It is with deept sadness to hear of Karl’s passing. We will always remember his smile and willingness to help. It has been over 30 years since we met and seeing how proud he was of his family I am sure his the last few hours were a complete joy.
May God bless you and help you through these difficult days.
Ken my thoughts are with you and I wish you courage and strength during this very difficult time.
Ken, I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your father. May you take comfort in your memories of him.
Thinking of you and your family,
Nancy
Ken and Cora
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness and sorrow
Rick Debbie Mills
We were shocked to hear the news today. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, Karl. He was a wonderful man, and was always a pleasure to be around, with his keen sense of humour, and his great (sometimes)- stock tips.
Myself, and everyone here at ProBed are thinking of you all, and we wish you strength and peace at this very difficult time.
Steve, Terry, Peter, Dean, Tony, Kathleen, Garry, Nyron and Brad
Kramer Family……please accept my sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of someone so special to you all.
This is always a very difficult time to get through no matter what the circumstances are. Please know that I am thinking of you all and if there is anything at all I can do please let me know.
Love Char
It does not seem very long ago since we saw your father at one of the football games, Ken. We were sadden to learn that your father was ill, and can only imagine how much he will be missed by family and friends. We attended the Muscular Dystrophy Chapter Christmas Party for many years, and your Dad, Mom and yourself, Ken, was always there. Olga, what a void Karl’s passing will cause in your life! Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Ken and Olga, and to the rest of your family. I always thought what a wonderful man Karl was, whenever our paths crossed. Karl has enriched so many lives.
Marilyn & Jim
So very sorry to hear of Karl’s passing. Having worked with him many times over the last 40 years or so I will always remember him for his even demeanour and his calm, optimistic view of life regardless of the circumstances. Along with so many that Karl worked with, I feel privileged to have known him and proud to have called him a friend. My condolences to the family.
Ken and Cora,
My thoughts are with at this time of your sad loss.
Rashmi
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. My condolences to all the family.
Dear Ken and family.
Both Diana and I have your in our prayers and are condolences go out to you, Cora, your mom and brother on the loss of your dad / husband. I will cherish and remember the times Karl and I spent talking about law school and the stock market. He was a kind, gentle and considate human being.
Paul Winn
Diana Priestley
Ken, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Olga, dear Ken and Cora
dear Rick and Carmela, dear Dorothy and Ignace
Words cannot heal the pain of loosing smeone so dear.
May God give you the strings to over come the pain.
With deepest sympathy
Matthias and Sofie Kramer with family
Max Kramer
May the sorrow you are feeling today, soon be replaced by all the wonderful memories of your husband, father and grandfather.
Sincere sympathy.
Cathy and Dale
Dear Kramer Family
We’re so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Take care
Love, Ming & Brenda
The Kramer Family,
Our thoughts go out to your family. Mr. Kramer will be in our heart and memories forever.
Gary, Winnie, Hannah & Adam
Dear Olga, Rick and Carmela and the rest of the family,
I was so sad when I heard about the passing of Karl. I can’t even tell you how sorry I am.
Thinking of you during this hard time and condolences from me and my family.
Love,
Steph
Ken & Family,
On behalf of the NFFRC and the countless Fire Fighters across Canada that have come to call you friend through your work with Muscular Dystrophy Canada, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father Karl.
Ken, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Nicholson,
Member, NFFRC MDC
Karl was such a special person to anyone who knew him and he will be missed greatly.
May you cherish the memories of your life with Karl forever. May your fondest memories bring you the peace and comfort Karl would wish for you all.
With sympathy in your time of loss.
Rick, Carmela, Olga & family,
I am thinking of you all at this sad, sad time. Cherish your many memories of your wonderful father. husband and grandfather.
Sandra
Dear Olga, Ken, Rick and Carmela
We are shocked to hear the sad news.
We remember his smile… He is always kind and gentle.
We can’t believe it was the last chance to meet him when he drive us to the airport….
We wanted to meet him again.
We are very sad.
My deepest sympathy goes to you
All with Love
Toko&Masaki from Japan
Dear Ken and family,
Terry and I would like to offer our deepest sympathy on the death of your dad. May you be comforted by happy memories and the strength of loving family ties.
best wishes,
yazmine and terry
Ken and family,
So sorry to here about your Dad, Ken. Please know that my family and I are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Greg and Leslie Knight and family
Dear Ken and family,
We were very saddened to hear of the death of your father. It is so difficult to lose a parent, but we hope that you are comforted to know that so many people are with you in your sorrow.
With sympathy and love,
Butch and Marilyn
Dear Olga, Dorothy, Ken and Rick,
We are very saddened to hear of Uncle Karl´s passing.
We remember the times when he was here in Germany.
He was a wonderful man.
Uncle Karl will always be in our hearts and memories.
Our deepest sympathy
Birgit & Armin Herzog
Erna & Bernd Lier
Dear Olga and the whole familiy,
I was very sad to hear of Karl`s passing. My thoughts are with you and I will pray for him. He really had a big heart and I am glad that I could spent some time with him and all of you.
I wish you strengh in this difficult time. So does your nice
Sonja Kramer
Fam. Schick und all the relatives from Germany and friends
from home (Volkersheim, Germany)