MISHAWAKA, IN- Richard E. Cramer, age 85, passed away on February 14, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 21, 1933 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Franklin and Beulah (Groh) Cramer. Richard was inducted into the United States Army in November 15, 1955 and served during the Korean War. On March 13, 1955 Richard married Shirley (Penny) Yacko and with this happy union was blessed with 4 children, Noreen, Linda, Scott, and Kim. He enjoyed building and remodeling anything, camping, spending time with family, making puppets, and string marionettes.

Richard is survived by his wife, Shirley (Penny) Cramer of Mishawaka, IN; children,  Noreen (Ken) Willis of IN, Linda (Bob) Masten of MI, Scott (Sandi) Cramer of IN, and  Kim (Ryan) Garver of OH; grandchildren, Miranda, Travis, Brandon, Kyle Alyssa, Jake, Megan, and Owen; great grandchildren, Camden, Nathan, and Callen.

He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Keith Willis; siblings, Everett Cramer, Cathyrn Beery, and Loretta Snyder.

Funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 Mckinley Hwy., Osceola, IN. Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday. To share a remembrance of Richard or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com .