KRAMER, Josef Jakob “Joe”

At the North Bay General Hospital on Wednesday, January 21, 2004. Born in Germany on January 22, 1932, Joe was the beloved husband of Janet (Nee Kidd). Proud and loving father of Karen (Daryl) of Winnipeg, Gary (Diane) of Welland and Heidi (Ron) of Calgary. Cherished grandfather of Melissa (Chris), Jessica, Andrew, Christopher, Kevin and Melanie. Also survived by his sisters, Luise Ellis and Maria Noe (Edi). Joe will be lovingly remembered by his mother-in-law, Emily Holland of North Bay, son-in-law Allen, sister-in-law Eleanor Crossley (Jim), brother-in-law Jim Kidd (Ellen), his many special nieces and nephews, and close friends, Denis and Linda. And finally, but not last, Joe will be sadly missed by his faithful canine companion Thea, who held a special place in his heart. Joe’ s family will receive friends in the Fireside room at Trinity United Church, 111 McIntyre Street East, on Sunday, February 1, 2004 from 1 to 3 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. If desired, donations to the Kidney Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME, 464 Wyld Street.