Francis Kramer, 96, Winner, passed away on June 8 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on June 13 at the United Methodist Church in Winner. Burial was held at the Bassett Memorial Park in Bassett, Neb.
Francis was born at his parents’ ranch east of Bassett, Nebraska, February 12, 1920. After first working with his parents, Francis continued to expand his holdings and build a successful ranching business. He enjoyed employing young people to assist with haying, and many of them remained friends throughout his life time. In 1984, his ranch was honored with a Pioneer Farm Award. In 1986, Francis moved to Bassett to be able to better care for his mother. Francis was a strong and generous supporter of Rock County and the community of Bassett.
In his retirement, Francis enjoyed dancing, playing cards and traveling.
In 2004, Francis met his dancing partner, and they married in 2005. He became a loving husband and filled their home with a wise, gentle, kind, and fun loving nature, quickly embraced by his new family.
Francis peacefully passed away on June 8, 2016.
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