Charles Allen Kramer was born February 8, 1939, to John Charles and Verlee Susan (Wykert) Kramer, in Oakville, Iowa.

Charles attended Oakville High School. He met Marjorie Maasdam at the Iowa State Fair and they were married on February 19, 1960, in Pella. To this union they were blessed with three children: Scott, Gail and John.

Charles joined the Maasdam Sorghum business in 1963, and made many improvements to the operation in his 54 years of involvement. Charles was a charter member of the National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association.

Charles was a member of Sully First Reformed Church where he served as Elder, Deacon, and a Sunday School teacher. Faith was an important part of his life, raising his children to know and love the Lord. He enjoyed volunteering in Mexico where he helped build homes for the less fortunate. Charles also loved adventure; he went hiking in Colorado, cycled across Iowa twice, canoed from Red Rock to Keokuk, and travelled with Marge to Mexico, Ecuador, and across the United States. He was a hard-working, dedicated, and loving father and grandfather.

Charles is survived by his wife Marjorie, his children and their families:

Scott and Constance Kramer of Fort Collins, Colorado
Nathan
Michelle and Logan Delacastro
Katelyn
Julianna

Gail and Dennis Terlouw of Newton, Iowa

John and Jennifer Kramer of Lynnville, Iowa
Austin and friend Carrie Jo Hammer
Kyle
Corey
Luke

He is also survived by his siblings: Rose Marie Brees, Donald Wayne (Janet) Kramer, Gladys Lorraine (Clifford) Gentry, Joan Louise Gerst, Mary Ann (Robert) Brown, and Susan Beth (Randall) Simmons.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents John and Verlee (Wykert) Kramer, and parents-in-law Leonard and Gertrude (Wielard) Maasdam.

Visitation

3:00 P.M., Thursday, January 26, 2017
Family present 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
First Reformed Church
Sully, Iowa

Funeral Service

2:30 P.M., Friday, January 27, 2017
First Reformed Church
Sully, Iowa

Memorials

Lake View Camp
Mexico Missions - Norman, Oklahoma
(Bruce and Paula Hepburn)

Family

Wife: Marjorie Kramer, Lynnville, Iowa
Children: Scott and Constance Kramer, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Gail and Dennis Terlouw, Newton, Iowa
John and Jennifer Kramer, Lynnville, Iowa