Rick C. Kramer

1954 - 2013

Rick C. Kramer obituary, 1954-2013, Hayward, WI

BORN

1954

DIED

2013

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Rick Kramer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 31, 2013.

Rick C. Kramer passed away on May 26, 2013 at his home. He was born on
October 18,1954 to parents Joyce and Neal Kramer in Prairie du Chein, WI.
He married Linda A. Busch on September 21, 1974 and had two children, Ryan
and Michelle. Linda passed away on March 4, 1984 after a long fight with
brain cancer. He remarried Dianne E. Droessler in December of 1985. The new
family of 11 children moved from Hazel Green, WI to Hayward, WI in 1988.
The last 20 years of Rick's life, he and his wife Dianne owned/operated The
Waterfront on Grindstone Lake in Hayward, WI. Rick was a very beloved
Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather. His first passion was his
family. His favorite pastime in recent years was sharing his love of remote
control airplanes, train sets, and race car tracks with his grandchildren.
He also loved fishing, shooting clay pigeons, taking his dog Brandy to the
game farm, golfing, reading, and of course serving the public at his
restaurant. Rick is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Rick is survived by his wife Dianne; son Ryan Kramer (Christina) of
Buffalo, NY; daughter Michelle (Ricky) Christian of Hayward; daughter Nena
(Phil) Gourley of Hayward; son Todd Droessler of Hayward; son Ben (Meghan)
Droessler of Hayward; daughter Amy (Bobbie) Seiling of Pittsburgh, PA; son
Andy (Jen) Droessler of Hayward; daughter Anne (Larry) Peterson of Shell
Lake, WI; daughter Joy (Joe) Donnellan of Hayward; son Rex Droessler of
Hayward; daughter Geri Droessler of Hayward. Fifteen Grandchildren: Daniele
& David Gourley; Madeline, Abby & Henry Droessler; McKinley & Ila Seiling;
Bob & George Droessler; Mersadie Gajewski; Lauren Donnellan; Rachel &
Eleanor Kramer; Charley & Colt Christian. One great-grandchild: Jayden
Gourley. Three sisters Cyndi (Doug) Leibfried of Kieler, WI; Deb (Gary)
Droessler of Potosi, WI; and Lori (Mark) Stewart of Dubuque, IA along with
10 nieces & nephews. Preceeded in death by brother Terry, mother Joyce, and
father Neal.

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March 28, 2014

lauren donnellan

Gradma,
the whole family missing him so much, i pray he is in heaven and having a great time there. its Lauren and Abby writing this. we are in your office right now, we just wanted to say even though you are still here(which we are so thankful for)it feels as though a part of the Waterfront is missing. Me and Abby both love you and grandpa so much Love: Lauren and Abby
your grandchildren.

March 28, 2014

abby Droessler

i miss you grandpa im here at the waterfrount tring to get over the fact that your not here with me either giving me a fist pound or a giant bear hug. i miss you so much. we havent been out to the garage to play with the trains or the race track because we dont want to ruin it and not have the best grandpa to fix it. miss you SO MUCH -abby droessler

June 6, 2013

Dan Leslie

Dianne and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! We feel your sorrow deep in our hearts. We love the entire waterfront family and wish we could be with you. We are out in Virginia moving a kid. Please know even though we are far away you are on your minds. Love to all and see you soon

June 6, 2013

So sorry to hear of Ricks passing....My prayers are with all of you...
Joan Berring

June 5, 2013

Kathy & Steve Jones

Diane and Children. Steve and I were very saddened to learn of Rick's passing. We saw him briefly at the restaurant last time we were in Hayward two years ago. But over our many years on Winters Point Road, we were neighbors and frequent diners at both of your restaurants. Rick was such a fun loving guy and we shall miss his beautiful and sincere smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers

June 3, 2013

Katie Grassel

Diane and Family
I was sorry to hear about your loss. When a family loses someone it can be difficult to continue, but know that he is at peace and watching over you all now. I miss seeing the family and treasure the memories when the Angler's gang would come over and visit.

June 3, 2013

Don "Crusher" Schroeder

Diane and family. We are very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Rick was a great friend and boss when I worked with him during the Roadmaster Van days. He is someone that we will will always remember.

June 3, 2013

Jim Carlsen

Diane and family,
Mari and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family with Rick's passing. Our time at the Waterfront and Rick bringing out Brandi for the kids won't be the same, but we will have great memories.
Jim and Mari Carlsen

June 2, 2013

Diane and family, so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing, thoughts and prayer are with you in this difficult time.

Classmate of Rick's
Barb Weber (Potosi,WI)

June 2, 2013

Jerry Dullea

Dear Diane and family, my family and I are so sorry of your loss. Rick was a great friend of mine and one of the best things that has ever happened to Grindstone Lake in my eyes. If Hayward calls myself the Tom Sawyer of Grindstone Lake I would call him the Mark Twain for all the good times, the stories and the memories and especially the fireworks display he would put on. My son will never forget working with Rick on the fireworks and I know in heaven he will be putting on the best display ever. Thanks Diane for all the wonderful times that you've given my family over the last 25 years of their lives. They are times so special the kids will never forget and Rick will always be remembered in our hearts. We will miss you my friend.

Love, Jerry, Karen, Kora and Ryan Dullea

June 1, 2013

Rudy Nelson

Our group of guys from Rolling Meadows, IL, who have enjoyed Rick & Dianne's hospitality over the many past years, extend our deepest sympathy to Dianne & her family for the loss of Rick. He was greatly loved & will be missed.

June 1, 2013

Marty and Robin Malinowski

Diane and Family

We are so sorry to hear of Ricks passing. He was one of the first people we met when we got up here in 1998. Rick represented so much of what is great about life in the Northwoods. He always remembered your name and he was a great host and an even better person. We are so glad we got to visit with him one last time a few weeks ago at The Waterfront. He will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

June 1, 2013

Tom, Suse & Christin Whitt

To Diane and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Rick was certainly a one-of-kind friend, one who was always more than willing to extend the hand of friendship to help someone out, even if they were a complete stranger. His heart was as big as the sky, and that will always be reflected in the memories that we will cherish of him. He certainly left the 'highest mark on the bar' to be followed by others. God Bless.

June 1, 2013

Gary & Julie Droessler

Diane and family, We are sorry for your loss and have you in our prayers during this difficult time.

May 31, 2013

Steven Franck

My thoughts and Prayers go out to Dianne and the wonderful family. Thoughts of Rick will always be a lasting memory. I'm so glad he was in our lives. Steven Franck and family.

May 31, 2013

Pam & Dan Bye

Our deepest sympathy to Dianne and her wonderful family. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you in your grief.

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