Brian's obituary
Brian Michael Kramer, 51, passed away on Tuesday February 6th 2024 at 2:48pm from complications of RSV and Pneumonia.
Born on August 3rd, 1972, to Kenneth and Mary Ellen Kramer. Brian was what some would call eccentric in many ways and approached life with both humor and sarcasm! He found a way to make you laugh or smile in even the worst of times. Offering sometimes unsolicited advice, he managed to open the door of conversation to almost anyone and providing an ear to not only his children, but to all his nieces and nephews as well as many others.
Brian and Tammy met in the summer of 2007. Started dating shortly after and married on June 26th, 2010. He immediately, without hesitation became Dad to 2 teenagers and a preteen. He took on the roles and responsibilities as if they were his own. Never once making them feel any less. Later in April of 2013, Briana completed their family making them a party of 6.
Shortly after becoming a new dad, Brian took on the role of Papa to Lillian and Matthias. He was never one of those heroic Papa’s, but one they both new was there, and loved them more than he could express. He was the quirky and weird Papa, and he loved that. Silly sayings, sword and pillow fights, and body function humor will keep his memory alive!
Brian has many childhood and young adulthood friends that he has remained close to thru his life. Antonio Pardo, Charlie Mills, Rich Tuttle, and Randy Kania, known as the Fab 5 in our home. More like brothers than friends.
Brian was a man of faith and believed in God and that Jesus was his savior. He was not too outspoken about his beliefs but would go to the mat if they were challenged. He believed God gave him a 2nd chance long ago after his battle with Cancer, and allowed him to go on and create a family of his own.
Brian is survived by his wife Tammy Kramer. Daughters, Briana Michel Kramer, Tiara Marie Runyon, LaTehyah Ann Wentzel ( Kody Wentzel). Son Bobby Joe Runyon. Grandchildren, Lillian and Matthias Wentzel. Sister Theresa Woodman (Jim Woodman), Mother-in-Law Sarah Wegienka, and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by both his parents Kenneth and Mary Ellen Kramer, Father-in-law Vincent Wegienka, Uncle Bill Holmes, his Grandparents and many other family members.
He will continue to live on in our hearts forever and shine through all the lessons he strived to teach others, humor he brought to the table, sarcasm he used all to well, and most of all the Love he had for each and every one of us.
Rest in Heaven Honey, until we meet again, Love you Most.