KRAMER ARTHUR

2LT Arthur Kramer was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/08/2021 at the age of 78.7
Williamstown, VT
Flight Classes 68-12 and 68-18
Date of Birth 01/01/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 175 AHC in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam OUTLAW
This information was provided by Chris Callaghan - Obit

More detail on this person: Arthur Kramer, 78, of Williamstown died early Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021 at his home. He was born January 1, 1943 in Arlington, MA; the son of Arthur W. Kramer, Jr. and Katherine (Kilfoyle). Raised in Cambridge and Reading, MA, Arthur attended Central Catholic School in Lawrence, MA. He graduated from Norwich University in the Class of 1966. He served in the US Army, New York Air National Guard and Vermont Air National Guard as a helicopter pilot for over 30 years. A decorated serviceman, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart and the Air Medal before retiring from military service as a Major. Arthur taught 7th Grade American History at Tupper Lake Middle School in New York. He retired in 2000. He married his wife Annmarie (Watson) Alexander at the White Chapel of Norwich University in 2000. He was inducted into the Norwich University Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 1964 Championship Hockey Team. A dedicated family man and community member, Arthur enjoyed hockey, New England history and local curiosities like covered bridges and Revere bells. He is preceded by his father, mother and brother, John. He is survived by his wife, Annie; daughter Darci LaFave (William Whitney) of Lake Placid, NY; son, Travis Kramer (Brandon Snider) of Astoria, NY; stepdaughters, Kirsten Alexander, DC (Hector Ortiz) and Shauna Larson (Chad Heise) of Stowe, VT; sister Katherine Groves (James) of Gloucester, MA; brother, Peter Kramer (Laurie Gardner) of Reading, MA; sister Michelle Kramer (Steve Cook) of Reading, MA; granddaughters, Alexandra LaFave, Skylar Larson, Sydney Larson, Ellie Ortiz and Ana Ortiz. There are no calling hours. Graveside service with military honors will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1:00pm at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center, VT. Contributions may be made "In Memory of" to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute [PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284] or Norwich University Alumni Relations [Attn: Laurie J. LaMothe, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663]. Online condolences may be made at www.dayfunerals.com. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph, VT.

Burial information: Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Randolph Center, VT

This information was last updated 11/12/2021

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024