Jerol A. Kramer, 60, of Paola, KS, passed away on May 1, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer.
In 1993, Jerol met Tracy, and they wed in 1999, going on to raise six children.
Jerol was also a passionate baseball and football coach, sports fan, motorcycle enthusiast, handy man, lover of all animals and could often be found watching his favorite tv shows walking his dogs or working in the yard when he was at home.
Anyone who knew Jerol knew that he was the most loving, honest father and husband a family could ask for.
After finishing out his career as a well respected painter, Jerol spent the rest of his life enjoying the outdoors with his wife, cat and dogs. He loved traveling around the United States on his beloved Indian Roadmaster motorcycles with his wife and enjoying several years attending Chiefs games with his father in law. But his favorite past time was spending time with his grandchildren Andreas, Kian, Mia, Nova, and Noah and Jed.
Jerol was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Young, his brother John (Jigger) Kramer, and his grandparents.
Jerol is survived by the love of his life Tracy of the home. His 6 children Curtis Sharp (Katrine), Jerin Kramer, Ryan Sharp (Deven Christensen), Joshua Kramer (Kerstyn Reid , Tyler Sharp (Stacy Sullivan), and Jessica Kramer-Rager (Patrick) and 6 grandchildren. He is also survived by his father John Kramer, Sr (Cherrie) his in-laws Leo Jeck, Jr (Judy), sisters Joelle Kramer, Johna Dial (David), Jolinda Kramer, 1 half brother T.J. Young (Amber) and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of life at the Hillsdale Tavern in Hillsdale, Ks Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.M
Please ride your bikes, dress in chiefs, KU or motorcycle attire, relax, have a meal, and talk and share your memories among family and friends.