Paul Edward Kramer

Paul Edward Kramer

September 16, 1950 - December 23, 2025

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OREGON - Paul E. Kramer, age 75, of Oregon passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, winning the Festivus Feats-of-Strength by default at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 16, 1950, in Fond du Lac, Wis., the son of Leo and Bertha (Halvey) Kramer.


Paul married Joette Schwoerer on May 4, 1974, in Sheboygan, Wis. He initially worked as an electrician at Hayssen Manufacturing. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from UW-Oshkosh, he worked as a computer programmer at Heritage Insurance, American Family Insurance, and WPS. Paul was also an expert bicycle mechanic, operating his own bicycle repair shop for a time, and he taught his children and granddaughters how to ride bicycles. Paul enjoyed going out to dinner and relaxing and spending time with his family. Later in life he took on a role as an Agent for the Resistance, code name kramerus.


Paul is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joette; sons, Dan (Robin) Kramer and James Kramer; daughter, MaryBeth (Larry) Klietz; grandchildren, Ava Kramer, Scarlett Kramer, and MJ (Carlos Garcia) Klietz; great-grandchild, Valeriana Garcia; sisters, Kathy Reader, Jean Jones, and Alice Kearns; and nieces and nephews, Brandon Reader, Nicole (Mike) Olson, Sarah Kramer-Dunkley, Rob Kramer, Sue Erdmann, and Todd (Amy) Schwoerer; and more cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Kramer; and brothers-in-law, Jerome (Joan) Schwoerer, Jeff Reader, and Jim Jones.


A celebration of life will be planned at a later date.


Special thanks to Alli and Julie with Agrace Hospice Care for their care and support of Paul and family. Online condolences may be made at <www.gundersonfh.com>.


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Karyn Patrick
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Paul was amazing. Always kind, willing to help and had a great sense of humor. When he worked at WPS, on his own time, he studied & identified a way to solve a problem in my area. He never asked for recognition or even a thank you. He quietly made this world a bit better. Paul will be missed.
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Karen Ebert
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We spent so much of our first 18 years of life together. Paul was always kind, considerate and hilarious. I am blessed to have such a wonderful cousin, neighbor and friend.
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DAVID KRAMER
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PAUL WAS MY 1ST COUSIN, HE WAS 1 OF MOST KIND AND CONSIDERATE PERSONS I have ever known, If just 10 % more of people in World, & the US, could get closer to his capacity for Love, Compassion , and Understanding, What a wonderful world this would be,
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Ginny Stephany-Lonzo
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Paul is a generous, kind and beautiful individual. He has brought comfort and joy to everyone in his life. Thank you Paul for being in my life. I will miss you. Prayers and thoughts to your family
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Sarah Kramer Dunkley
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Paul and Joette were always there. Superhero and sidekick, exchanging lead roles and being the rim shot sound effect for the other throughout the night. Paul would crack a joke, share an amusement, hold the door open patiently for me to join him at the punchline. Can’t you just hear his giggle? “How can I help?” Paul and Joette’s warm enveloping hug showing family love. Bridal dress wardrobe malfunction? Joette’s on it. Finance question? Paul’s got it covered. Is there a rare random desire? Joette and Paul won’t rest until the recipe is made, the item purchased, the trouble resolved. I was lucky to call Paul my uncle and I will miss him forever. Sarah

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