Timothy Bert Cramer

Timothy Cramer, age 82, of Blanchard passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024. Timothy Bert Cramer was born on November 10, 1941 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the oldest of 6 children born to David and Elizabeth Cramer. He was primarily raised in western North Dakota on the family farms. Tim graduated from Tioga High School in 1959. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. During this time, he caught the eye of a young woman named, Carolyn Lee. The two fell in love and were married in Las Vegas on December 9, 1960. Carolyn proudly followed her Marine Sweetheart wherever duty called. The Cramer’s began their military family adventure, as they lived in numerous places throughout the country. Not only was Tim a Vietnam Combat Veteran, but he also rose through the ranks and retired from the Marine Corp as a First Sergeant in 1981. He took great pride in serving his country honorably and faithfully. A few years into retirement, Tim and Carolyn found their way to Oklahoma. They settled in Blanchard, Oklahoma in the summer of 1984 and it was their forever home. Tim was a tough guy and he had true grit. He began a new career of service at Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington. He worked as a correctional officer there until around 2004, when he retired for the last time. Tim loved Carolyn fiercely and the two were truly inseparable. Together they enjoyed traveling and seeing the world together, cruising, going to casinos, and enjoying days on their front porch talking and laughing with family, friends and neighbors. Often times, the Cramer’s spent their Saturday’s rooting for the Sooners and their Sunday’s rooting for the Saints, and that was a good weekend in their books! People often said, “He was one tough hombre and a big teddy bear”, and that truly described him. He was the patriarch of the family and a hero to his children, raising them to be deeply caring of others. He lived life to the fullest every single day. They truly don’t make them like him anymore! He will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by: his loving wife and sweetheart, Carolyn Cramer; daughter, Tammy Swanson; great-grandson, Azariah Tavangar and his parents, David and Elizabeth Cramer. Tim is survived by: his sons, Greg Cramer and wife Jessica of Edmond and Brad Cramer and wife Leigh Ann of Iwakuni, Japan; siblings, Davey, Gail, Clarry, Rick, Kenny and their spouses. He also leaves behind numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held Friday August 30, 2024 at Wilson-Little Tri-City from 12-7 P.M. Inurnment will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Ft. Sill National Cemetery. The address is: 2648 NE Jake Dunn Rd. Elgin, Oklahoma 73538 Send online condolences at www.wilsonlittle.com

Timothy Bert Cramer

November 10, 1941 - August 24, 2024