Robert Lee Cramer, 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Menomonie, Wisconsin on December 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bob was born on June 14, 1929, to LaVerne and Nora (Hotter) Cramer in Arkansaw, Wisconsin.  He lived in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and spent childhood summers working on the Cramer and Millar family farms in Menomonie.  Bob graduated from Grand Rapids High School in 1947.  While there he developed a love of sports, especially ice hockey, later sharing his passion as a coach for the Dunn County Youth Hockey Association.

Returning to Menomonie he met and married his beloved wife, Bonnie (Hayden) on October 29, 1951, in Stillwater, Minnesota.  Bob enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.  After his service, he was employed by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation for 32 years as a Surveyor, Survey Crew Chief, Right-of-Way Agent and Real Estate Appraiser.

Additional community involvement included serving two terms as Governor with Moose Lodge #1584, being instrumental in the acquisition of the Moose Lodge property and building of the current lodge.  Bob was also involved with Boy Scouts and the UW-Stout Blue Devil Basketball Boosters.

Bob was passionate about the game of golf and was proud of achieving two hole-in-ones!  He enjoyed playing courses in the Menomonie area, throughout the country, and in Europe.  In addition to golf, Bob also enjoyed fishing and hunting, hockey, UW-Stout basketball, Green Bay Packer football, travel, crossword puzzles, cribbage, euchre and woodworking. He was a man of many talents and interests.  Bob was a generous, gregarious, and witty individual who loved meeting new people and spending time with his family and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie, his parents, his sister Gloria (Faucher) and brother David.  He is survived by his daughters Roberta (David) Schmidt, Corinne (Gordon) Grant, Peggy (Donald) Qually, and son Steven (Emily) Goodenough, 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his special companion, Marcella Gibson, and her daughters Donna and Cindy.

The family would like to thank the Mayo Clinic Health System Cancer Center in Menomonie and Adoray Home Health & Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Memorial service will be Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM at New Hope Lutheran Church in Downsville, with a luncheon to follow.  Internment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Menomonie, in the spring with an Honor Guard ceremony.

Condolences

1. Gregory P Plutshack January 6, 2025, at 12:24pm

   My sincere condolences to the family of Robert L. Cramer. Bob was a wonderful man that I first met at Whitetail Golf Course's Back Nine League! We played on Thursday nights. Bob played for years and it was always a joy to chat with him during compettition! He was a joy to be around and his golf game was very solid! Similar with his character! Sorry to hear of the Cramer Families loss! He was a remarkable man, that accomplished a lot! Had outstanding character that will sadly be missed by many! RIP Bob, you were one of a kind! Until we all meet again!

2. Molly Stewart January 3, 2025, at 8:04pm

   So sorry for your loss. I'm so glad to have gotten to know Bob over the years and all you girls as well. I will miss seeing him dressed up for Halloween and his hugs. Sorry I will not be able to make it to his visitation or service. You are all in my thoughts.

3. janet & Mike January 1, 2025, at 8:25am

   So sorry for your loss. Remember the memories. Love & hugs to your family during this sad time. Love Mike & Janet

4. Pam LeCapitaine December 31, 2024, at 5:53pm

   Bobbie, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad! What a blessing to have had 95 years with him!!!! You and your family are in my prayers for peace and strength at this very difficult time! Love!

5. Jane Runestad(Weber) December 31, 2024, at 5:41pm

   Sending sympathy and warm thoughts to you and your family.

6. Marilyn Knutson December 31, 2024, at 4:09pm

   My sincere sympathy to Bob's family..you had wonderful parents. Prayers..Marilyn Bernd Knutson.

7. Eva Boettcher December 31, 2024, at 7:05am

   Our deepest condolences. Mr. Cramer was a spectacular man. Growing up, I had the fonds of memories of his kindness when Peggy and I would be spending the afternoon watching a favorite show..or coming in from outside, and being offered something cold to drink on a hot summers day...His kindness will always be remembered.. again our deepest condolences to the family.

8. Anne Lingelbach December 30, 2024, at 8:37pm

   Bobbie I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs to you and your siblings.
   Your dad’s memory will always be a blessing.
   Anne Lingelbach

9. Terry Petrie December 30, 2024, at 7:44pm

   Bob RIP????. Bob and I and Bill Burns played hundreds of rounds of golf at Whitetail’s. He was a fan of Stout Basketball. He was a good friend. Say hello to Bill Burns and my parents in heaven.????️‍♂️

10. Joe Graf December 30, 2024, at 2:31pm

    I had the privilege of working with Bob, starting out being a crew member on his Survey Crew.
    Later I also worked with him in the Real Estate. Section.
    Suffice to say we had a good time, many are the stories!

11. Mark Peddecord December 30, 2024, at 11:29am

    My best to all, Bob was a GREAT friend. We had a lot of good travels together. May he RIP.
    Mark Peddecord

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