Bill Kraemer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bill Kraemer (Augusta, Illinois), who passed away on March 23, 2026 at the age of 101. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bill Kraemer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Kraemer and Alice Russsell Kraemer; his wife Dorcas Chockley; his grandson Tim Huff; his son-in-law Ron Elbe; and his siblings, Russell Kraemer (Ann), Ida Kraemer, Marion Larson (Bill), Charles Kraemer (Peggy), Leo (Ruby Chockley), Wally (Loraine Freye), Herbert (Eva Chockley) and Kenneth (Nancy Marlow).
He is survived by: his daughters, Karen Huff (Mark) of Auburn, IL and Sandy Elbe of Augusta, IL; and his grandchildren, Keri Dean (Brian) of Tuscola, IL, Bill Huff (Jennifer) of Auburn, IL, Josh Elbe (Carrie) of Wellford, SC, Justin Elbe (Heidi) of Macomb, IL and Jessie Rector (Andy) of Macomb, IL. He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Camden United Methodist Church or Mt. Horeb Cemetery and can be left or mailed to Hamilton Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Augusta, IL 62311.
