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Dennis Cramer Obituary
Dennis C. "Denny" Cramer, 77, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 19, 1946, to Harold and Helen Cramer. Denny was a 1964 graduate of Liberty-Benton High School.
He married Jan Dukes on Aug. 7, 1965, and she survives along with three sons, Ryan J Cramer of Cleveland, and Matt T. Cramer and Barry A. (Alisha) Cramer, both of Findlay; three grandchildren, Seth, Cole, and Greyson; sisters-in-law, Barbara Jane Cramer, Karen Cramer, and Jane Dukes Shanks; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom E. Cramer; and sister, Barbara Rose Cramer.
Denny retired from Atlas Crankshaft after many years of service. He loved hunting, fishing, and trap shooting. He also enjoyed go cart racing, working in his yard, and his dog, Gabby.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay. Dennis' funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at the funeral home with Bishop Terry McBeath officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Denny to Cancer Patient Services or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Cramer
3 Entries
Matt McCracken
October 13, 2023
Coach Denny, as I refer to him, was a great person to be around. He raised some great children that i´m sure he was very proud of. RIP Coach!!!
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Betty & Wayne Yarnell
October 9, 2023
Dear Jan and Ryan, Matt, and Barry and family and other close family & friends,
So sorry to hear of Denny´s passing. I always enjoyed his smile and twinkle in his eyes.
He did like to hunt!!!
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Denny will be missed.
Wayne & I will see you either at the viewing, or the funeral.
Love,
Wayne & Betty Yarnell
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for Dennis Cramer
Oct
12
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Oct
13
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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