Thomas G, Kramer

Thomas G Kramer of Valley View passed away suddenly on Friday August 13th 2021. He was born December 21, 1982, in Pottsville , PA, a son of Carl Kramer and Connie Shick. He was a Graduate of Tri-Valley Class of 2001. Following High School, Tom completed the carpentry program at Thaddeus Stephens College, Lancaster. Tom participated in trap shooting most of his life and was a member of the Valley View Gun Club trap team. He enjoyed shooting and was very competitive, winning numerous trophies over the years. Most recently he enjoyed shooting at the Hog Heaven Gun Club in White Pine, TN. In true Tom fashion, he began his search for creek property by first locating a gun club. He fulfilled his dream of owning creek property in Tennesee and enjoyed the creek and waterfalls this summer with his wife. He was employed by Timberline Buildings and took great pride in being their longest employee, with nearly 15 years with the company. His coworkers said he would be there for life, and indeed he was. He spent his last day on the job site working on a building he excitedly sent pictures of to his wife. Tom’s work crew members meant more to him than he ever expressed and he got joy out of taking the younger guys out of town, sometimes on their first time away from home. Tom was a true gift from the Lord, full of unconditional love for his family. They will hold on to their faith, knowing that the Lord has a place for Tom in His kingdom and that they will be reunited again one day. He attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Betty Morgan, Carl and Donna Kramer; Step Grandfather, Walter Lenig. Tom was a hard working family man who lived for his beloved wife and soulmate, Shanelle and his children Cole and Sophie. He took every opportunity he could to share Cole’s accomplishments with anyone who would listen and he always listened intently to whatever story Sophie had to tell him and enjoyed doing things with her whenever he could. He loved their two family cats as well. Tom got great joy out of spending family time together with his “girls”,Shanelle and Sophie, and the “big kids” Cole and Caitlin. His favorite was finally having a family he could celebrate Father’s Day with. On the weekends he enjoyed having his best friend, Braedyn, over to rip up the yard with the side by side and four wheelers. Tom is survived by his wife and soulmate Shanelle Kramer, his son Cole Focht and girlfriend Caitlin Weaver, his daughter Sophie Willier; best friend Braedyn Kovaschetz- age 9; his parents Carl and Wanda Kramer of Helfenstein; and Connie Shick and companion William Swartz of Pitman; stepfather Milo Shick; four brothers, Brian Kramer of Helfenstein; Joseph, and wife Nicole Kramer of Hegins; Michael Neidig and girlfriend Nikki Klock of Pitman; Eric Kramer and girlfriend Holly Carroll of Sunbury; four nieces, Aubree Kramer, Sunny Kramer, Paislee Neidig, Hailee Kovaschetz; two nephews, Braedyn Kovaschetz, Michael Neidig, Jr. Services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Raymond Holland officiating. A visitation was held from 10am until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made on Tom's behalf, sent to the Valley View Gun Club, ATTN: Youth Field Day Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

Thomas G, Kramer

December 21, 1982 - August 13, 2021