Joseph F. "Joe" Kramer

Joseph Frances Kramer, 94, of Fremont, OH passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1931 to Henry E. and Lucy C. (Wasserman) Kramer in Fremont. Joe was a 1949 graduate of St. Jospeh Catholic High School. He served in the United States Army and served in Korea from January 1952 to December 1953, being discharged as a Corporal Rank.

Joe worked for Whirlpool for twenty-two years as a Machine and Production Operator and retired in 1993. He also owned and operated Bam Box Dry Cleaners for over five years. Joe was a devout Catholic and had a strong faith, he was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joe Booster Club, American Legion, Fremont VFW and the Fremont Eagles. He enjoyed Euchre, cards, chopping wood and yard work. Joe loved spending time with his friends at the clubs.

Joe is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Essi, Lakewood, OH, sister-in-law, Donna Kramer; Bonnie's children, Vickie Biggs, Jeanette Wilson, Diane (Kelvin) Haynes, Rick Wilson, Steve Widman, Ninette Widman, Patty (Bob) Carnicom; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Steven Kramer; lifelong companion, Bonnie Lee Widman; siblings, Dorothy Keegan, Charles Kramer, Katheryn Ash, Lawrence Kramer, Thomas Kramer and John Kramer.

Visitation will take place on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH 43420.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St. Fremont, OH 43420.

Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in his honor to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools or Heartland Hospice.