Kenneth C. Cramer

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Kenneth Clarence Cramer, 99, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2020.

Born in Albany NY he was the son of the late Clarence Merrill Cramer and Marie Schnurr Cramer Gardenier. He was raised by his beloved Grandmother Barbara Bastian Schnurr Damian.

Kenneth's many accomplishments include serving in the US Navy in WW2 on the USS Birmingham, US Postal Service, working for the Railroad, Metropolitan Life, Watervliet Arsenal, and even into retirement, he had several part time jobs. He loved living in Saratoga & enjoyed many hobbies such as horseracing, golfing, the arts, history, painting, and reading.

He loved spending time with family at the many celebrations and he enjoyed many years of going south for the winter. He enjoyed the many years of his retirement. He was a member of the VFW, volunteered with the Cohoes Music Hall, delivered Meals on Wheels and loved supporting the local food pantry. He attended St Mary's of Ballston Spa for many years. He was notorious for his constant laughter and sense of humor. Most recently, He loved playing cards on Monday nights and enjoyed playing Bingo, along with the many old-time singalongs at his home at Kenwood Manor.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his 3 wives, Betty, Jacqueline, & Nellie.

He is survived by eight children Gary, Michael & (Christy), David (Sharon), Daniel (Sheila), Deborah Johnson (Bob) , Douglas (Carminha), Donna Van Bramer (Rob), & Dorothy Meyer, 3 Stepchildren, a Brother in law -Bob Dion (Norma), and several beloved grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A calling hour will be held on Friday July 10, 2020 from 10am-11am with a time of sharing from 11-1130, services at 1130. Interment will be at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations be made to local food pantry.