Gail F. Kramer

Gail F. Kramer April 11, 1945 - October 22, 2017 Gail F. Kramer, born April 11, 1945 in Oak Park, Illinois, passed away on October 22, 2017 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine, with her beloved husband by her side. In his words, "It is with a heavy heart and teary eyes that I write this obituary. She was my friend, partner, voice and inspiration. We had 52 wonderful years of bliss and happiness. Gail was one of the strongest and upbeat people I will ever know." Gail is survived by her husband, Kenneth (KC) Kramer; her son, Tony and his wife, Kirsten; her grandchildren, Alex, 20, Lauren, 17, and Abby, 11, all of Grand Rapids, MI; her sister, Neala Schleuning; in-laws, nieces and nephews. Gail grieved the death of her second son, Brian, for 23 years. Gail married while at Southern Illinois University. She earned her P.H.T. Degree ("Putting Husband Through") by dropping out of school and working. She held an assortment of jobs in the six states she lived in. Gail's jobs went from being a welder, to a chicken plucker, to a waitress, to an insurance agent, to a leasing agent, to a bookkeeper. In 1995, she and KC relocated to St. Augustine, moving here from Beaufort, SC. Gail and KC both retired in 2012 from Hamblen Hardware in St. Augustine, where they had worked for 17 years. Gail enjoyed traveling both in the US and abroad. She loved to host parties, especially employee parties, playoff parties, block parties and mostly the "party after the party." She was a big Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Gail had no regrets about how she lived her life. She will be missed by all who knew her. "Gail was the love of my life, and I will miss her deeply." A funeral service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at St. Johns Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Scholl officiating. A visitation, beginning at 5:00 p.m., will precede the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gail’s memory can be made to: RSVP of St. Johns County (for the welfare of the children of South Woods Elementary School) 40 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.