Milton M. Kraemer
January 15, 1931 – January 10, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, January 14th at 12:30 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Milton M. Kraemer, age 79, of St. Cloud, who died on Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital after a brave year-long battle with leukemia. Rev. Al Stangl will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00-8:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and on Friday one hour prior to services at the Church. Parish Prayers will be at 6:00 PM.
Milton was born January 15th, 1931 in St. Cloud to Christ and Martha (Kroll) Kraemer. He married Patricia McCarthy on April 11, 1955 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in St. Cloud most of his life. Milton was employed as a firefighter for 35 years. He retired as Assistant Chief in 1995. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.
Milton’s favorite hobbies included chess, and was a member of the US Chess Federation, biking, tennis, fishing, building (he built two of the family homes). He was very talented in areas of construction and engineering home improvement devices. Milton had a passion for Hawaii and loved the Southwest United States. The greatest loves in his life were his wife and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his children, Kathleen Nyeggen (Randy) Spring Valley, WI, Michael Kraemer, St. Cloud, Thomas Kraemer (Tegen Rocco) Stillwater, Daniel Kraemer, St. Cloud, Cynthia Kraemer, St. Cloud, grandchildren, Ryan Fosburgh, Kyle Fosburgh, and Jonathan R. Kraemer, and sister in-law, Sharon Bergquist, Phoenix, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia, October 8th, 2002, brothers and sisters, Gladys Randall, Lillian Giffin, Vernon Kraemer, Richard Kraemer, and twin brother Miles Kraemer.
Memorials are preferred.
The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital, with special gratitude to the exceptional Oncology Department and practitioners for their kindness, personal attention, and genuine concern for the needs of their father.
Guestbook
My thoughts are with your family. I hope the memories over the years will last forever. The walks in the woods, the dinners and lunches with your dad. All great times that were shared and will be in your hearts forever.
My thoughts, Noel
I am sorry that we cannot be there in person to celebrate the life of someone who lived so well. Uncle Milt was such a fun-loving and special person. Milt was loved by many people and will be missed by all of us. I have so many wonderful memories of the times our families spent together. Lots of laughing and teasing. Love and prayers to all of you.
Milt and Pat were my second parents. I have so many fond memories of them! Their love and compassion enhanced my life so very much, and I miss them greatly.
Kathy, Mike, Tom, Cindy, and Dan, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you all with comfort, peace, and even joy!
With all my love, Lynn
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your family during this difficult time.
My heart goes out to all of you who loved Milt and will miss him being present on this earth. I am praying for comfort and peace which comes from the memories of love shared. He surely was truly blessed to have you all as his family and friends.
Our deepest sympathies to the Kraemer family, Uncle Milt was a wonderful person. We enjoyed Aunt Patty and him so much, especially at a Church social after a family reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kathy, Mike, Tom, Dan, and, Cindy first let me send my deepest sympathies your dad was one of my favorite people. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him, he had a wonderful sense of humor and strength that many wish they had. Please find comfort in the knowledge that he lived his life full of love, and spent every day proud to be your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Kraemer family at this time. Milt will be sorely missed, but he left this world knowing Pat and him will be together again. And you can all take comfort in what good care, love and devotion you all gave to your Dad in his final weeks. He was blessed to have such a wonderful family.
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Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, January 14th at 12:30 PM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Milton M. Kraemer, age 79, of St. Cloud, who died on Monday at the St. Cloud Hospital after a brave year-long battle with leukemia. Rev. Al Stangl will officiate. Entombment will be in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call on Thursday between 4:00-8:00 PM at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and on Friday one hour prior to services at the Church. Parish Prayers will be at 6:00 PM.