Dennis Kramer Obituary (1945

Dennis John Kramer, 78, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away in his home in the early hours of October 25, 2024 from complications following heart surgery earlier in the week. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Friday, November 1st at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. The funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. with burial to follow at South Side Cemetery in Pontiac. Dennis was born on December 23rd, 1945 in Pontiac to John and Dorothy Kramer. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, his sister-in-law Jeanie Kramer (Jim) and his beloved dog, Bear. Dennis is survived by his fiancé Judy Skeeters, also of Louisville; as well as his son David Kramer (Nyssa); three grandchildren Douglas, Kolby and Trista; three step-grandchildren Tatem Madden, Kelsie Madden and Kylie Madden. Also surviving are three brothers Gary (Alice), Richard and Jim. Dad considered many other people part of his family including previous stepchildren and their families as well as Judy’s children and grandchildren. Dennis graduated from Pontiac High School. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served overseas in Vietnam. Following his military service, he pursued a career in sales working for the Florsheim Shoe company resulting in a move to Wooster, Ohio. He then began a career selling cars for Banner Chevrolet in Orrville, Ohio for over 15 years winning many sales awards. He then moved to the Columbus, Ohio area in the 90s where he worked for the Roush Dealership in Westerville. He also began working at Walmart to supplement his income. After retiring from the car business in 2014, Dennis moved back to Illinois to be closer to his family while continuing his career with Walmart. He finally retired from Walmart in 2018 after 20 years of service and moved to Louisville Kentucky where he lived happily in retirement with Judy and his dog Sophie. Dennis enjoyed walking Sophie around his neighborhood and spending time with his grandchildren. Dennis was a kind and compassionate man, willing to help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed traveling and vacationing in various places around the country with his family. He was an avid sports fan, enjoying watching many sports and even coaching some little league and junior football teams. He was an amazing man who touched many lives. Memorial contributions in Dennis’ honor can be made to the Livingston County Humane Society or any veteran organization Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.