OBITUARY: translated from German Methodist Episcopal Church Obituary written by Pastor HAA. Siekmann.

"KRAMER -- John Henry KRAMER was born April 2, 1852 in Gutenbuerg, Clayton County, Iowa, and died on June 7, 1905, at KRAMER Nebraska. As a boy, he came, with his parents, to Lancaster County Nebraska. He early united with our Church and remained a respected member until the end. In 1875, he married Johanna Frederika KRAMER, nee WEBER. This union was blessed with five children, all of whom are still living. He leaves, besides his wife and five children, his aged father, his mother-in-law, two grandchildren, a large number of other relatives, and a host of friends. Brother KRAMER was a patient sufferer and submissive to his Master's will. Shortly before the end, he said to his children, "I will be with you only two more days and then I will be released. But, I'm ready to go.""
Kramer, Nebraska - H. A. Siekmann.