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>.

Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515

Paul Edward Kramer

September 16, 1950 - December 23, 2025

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