Cramer, Russell T.

Went home to the Lord on April 28, 2024, at the age of 90. Devoted husband of Mary Lou (nee Olszak) for 60 years. Loving father of Karen Woodson, Jackie (Marc) Jorgensen, Linda Cramer, Chris (Linda) Cramer and Kathy Butcher. Grandfather of Michelle (Brandon), Mary (Jordan), Meghan (Curry), Melissa, David, Becca (Aaron), Lizzy (Connor), Sarah, Martha, Nathan (Liesel), Danny, Josh, and Owen. Great-grandfather of Emersyn, Camden, and Ryder. Brother of Joan (the late Donald) Ingve. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Anna, and his younger brother Harry. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Services to be held at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 W. Chapel Hill Road, Mequon, Wisconsin. Military honors at the flagpoles at the church at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 14, 2024, with memorial service following in the sanctuary. Reception and visitation to follow from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial service livestreamed at www.youtube.com/@crossroadsmequon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Fairway Knoll Retirement Community in Germantown, WI, or to the Wisconsin Stars & Stripes Honor Flight would be greatly appreciated.

Russ’ faith in the Lord and deep devotion to his wife and family were unwavering. More recently he focused primarily on caring for his wife, but still found time to pursue his love of motorcycles and his passion for supporting our military through involvement in the Patriot Guard and Legion Riders. He was honored and deeply moved by his participation in the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight last fall and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support for him and all the veterans on his flight. After retirement from a successful career in financial services he became more involved in his church where he served for over twenty years in various roles, including as a deacon and on the finance and stewardship teams, started a veteran/military ministry honoring those who served and are serving, and oversaw the installation of the flags on the grounds of Crossroads.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8 NIV)