Robert Kramme

Robert Carl Kramme, 90, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by his family. “Bob” Kramme was the son of Sofus and Sarah Kramme, and loving husband of Ruth Kramme for 56 years.

He is survived by his wife Ruth, and 8 children; Robert Kramme (Sue), Julie Moulton (Dan), Karl Kramme (Julie), Clark Kramme (Karen), Mark Kramme (Lorie), Lisa Pickard (Tom), Renee Sommers and Erik Kramme (Alison). He is also survived by 2 of his brothers (Harold and Paul), 34 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Sofus and Sarah, Don (brother), Norma (sister) and Richard (brother).

Bob was a Marine during the Korean War and began his career as a junior high school math teacher and girls’ basketball coach in Ankeny. He was also a partner in a successful bridge construction company and co-owner of 2 residential construction companies in Central Iowa until his retirement in 2007. He loved tinkering in his shop, tending to his yard and garden and following his children and grandchildren’s sports. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Friday, October 28th at 11am at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1105 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. Bob loved to read, so in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the North Side Des Moines Public Library @ https://www.dmpl.org/connect/support-the-library/dmpl-foundation/how-to-give

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