David Edward Kramer

David Edward Kramer, age 93, passed away on October 6, 2023, under the care of Mountain Terrace, Wausau. 

David was born on November 3, 1929, in Wausau, WI, son of the late Edward and Regina (Bondowski) Kramer. He married Donna M. (Rydell) Kramer on September 12, 1953. He and his wife of 64 years lived in Wausau, WI, while wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona. 
Alongside his father, David was a mechanic at Kramer Garage, originally a Packard dealership until 1958.  David took ownership and sold Studebakers until 1966.  He was widely regarded as a knowledgeable mechanic, the best walking, talking, Studebaker/Packard repair manual around.
In 1954, David was a founding member of the Rib Mountain Fire Department.  After 35 years as Assistant Fire Chief, he retired in 1989.
He had a great appreciation for old cars and trucks, especially fire trucks.  He regularly attended car shows, often displaying a vehicle or vending hubcaps. David was known for his caring nature, unwavering faith and stashes of old parts.
David will be dearly missed by his sons, Mark (Karey) Kramer, Michael (Wanda) Kramer both of Wausau, WI. His seven grandchildren: Leah (Kyle) Alters, Jessie (Timothy) Myers, Luke (Emilyann) Kramer, James, Anna, Jared, Adam Kramer; and nine great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister Monica (Thomas) Blasczyk.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Donna, their infant daughter; Sue Ann and son; John Kramer, a former Wausau Police Officer.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Dr. Wausau, WI 54401. Pastor Eric Haun will officiate. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the Mountain Terrace and Interim Care staff for the care they provided David.