In memory of

Douglas "Doug" Henry Kramer

Palo Alto

1950 - January 5, 2025

1950 - Jan 5, 2025

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In memory of

Douglas "Doug" Henry Kramer

Passed

January 5, 2025
Born

1950
Resided

Palo Alto

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In Loving Memory of Douglas Henry Kramer (1950–2025)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Kramer on January 5, 2025. Doug was a loving husband, proud father, and devoted grandfather. His quirky humor, deep emotional warmth, and passion for life will be deeply missed and remembered.

A funeral service will be held on January 17, 2025, at 12:30-6:30 PM PT at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park in Colma, CA. Please let us know if you plan to attend by RSVP'ing under the Events section.

Thank you for visiting this space to honor and remember a remarkable man who lived fully and left the world better for having been in it.

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Doug Kramer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 5, 2025. Born in 1950, Doug lived a life full of creativity, love, and determination that touched everyone who knew him.

Doug spent over 30 years as a dedicated tech writer, including 12 fulfilling years at Google. One of his proudest professional achievements was co-creating Javadoc during his time at Sun Microsystems, leaving a lasting mark in the tech world. But Doug’s …

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