GERALD “JERRY” KRAEMER

Gerald “Jerry” Kraemer, 78, passed away on Nov. 5, 2023, after a brief battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was born on July 1, 1945, in Denver, Colo.
After completing high school he pursued higher education at Regis College. In 1965, Jerry’s life took a significant turn when he was drafted during the Vietnam War. He dutifully answered the call of his nation and was stationed in Germany, where he served for two years.
Upon returning home from his military service he began working at Gates Rubber Company where he met the love of his life. in March of 1970 he married Mary Jane Graesser.
In 1979 they relocated to Missouri where he partnered with his brother-in-law to establish Micrographic Services, a successful banking equipment supplier. He later worked at Clariant, where he worked as a chemical operator for 20 years. His dedication and work ethic left an indelible mark on the company, and he eventually retired in 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; daughters Christy (Scott) Shoudis and Kathy Emerson; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his siblings, Patrick (Val) Kraemer and Shannon (Jean Renée) Robinson; one niece; one nephew; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Mary Dawn Kraemer and brother Denny.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.
Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 10, with burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Clever.