Karen Lou Cramer

Karen (Oberdier) Cramer (71) went to her heavenly home on July 18, 2023. She leaves behind her sons Dale (Sherry) and Jeff (Erica); grandchildren Collin, Charlie, and Ethan; and her brother John (Susan) Oberdier, sister Melisa Grose, sisters-in-laws Ruth Cramer, Martha (Joe) Ventolo, Elizabeth Jones, brother-in-law Ed Almazon and best friend Joyce McKitrick. She loved being a grandma to her three grandchildren and many foster grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband David and brothers-in-laws Dan Grose, Francis Cramer, Vernon Jones and sister-in-law Georgeanna Almazon.

Karen was known for her gentle smile and talent for baking. Her favorite activities included baking, gardening, canning foods, playing card games, and watching Disney Pixar and Minion movies. She was also passionate about collecting minion figurines. She dedicated many hours to baking, testing, and trying new recipes. Sharing her sweet tooth with everyone family, friends, and neighbors. No one turned down the chance to sample what she made.

Karen graduated as Salutatorian from North Union High School where she was involved in pep club and in high school plays including “Paint the Town Pink”. She was also enrolled in 4H throughout that time. She began dating David Cramer while in high school and continued dating him while completing a year of education coursework at the Marion branch of the Ohio State University. She also attended Wright State University, studying education. Karen and David married at the Claiborne United Methodist Church on June 19, 1971.

When David secured a job at Elder Beermans, they moved to Dayton first to a small apartment, then to the home in Riverside where they lived ever since. Karen volunteered as the secretary at the Claiborne United Methodist Church for many years. She also volunteered to coordinate crafts in the summer for the Ohio Advent Christian Camp and served as the secretary for the Oberdier Family Reunion for over a decade. Karen would bake for different events and occasions. Teaching younger generations how to cook, bake, sew just to mention a few. She was always willing to help others in need.

Karen loved traveling with her family, first in a slide in camper, then in an RV lovingly dubbed Winnie, then at various time shares and on a cruise. Enjoyed educating her sons about the different places they traveled. Making memories that have lasted a lifetime. She never knew a stranger and made new friends wherever she went.

Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, July 28, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday July 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM followed by Funeral Service at 3:00 PM at Fulton Creek Evangelical Friends Church 10950 Fulton Creek Rd, Richwood, Ohio 43344. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Good Works 92 Mary Ann Lane, Pikeville, TN, 37367 would be appreciated. To leave a message or share a special memory of Karen with her family, please visit: www.tobias-fh.com.