Bill Cramer Obituary
We bid farewell to Bill Cramer of Niles, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 3, 2026 at the age of 85. Bill touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin W. Cramer and Wilma L. Cramer (Myers); and his son Charles B. Cramer. He is survived by: his wife Karla Cramer (Gill); his children, Shannon Elms (Jeff Montgomery) of Niles, Brett Elms (Janet) of Niles, Kim Blake (Rick) of Niles and LeAnne Cramer-Scott of Niles; his grandchildren, Joe Kelley, Ashley Henrichsen, Andrew Henrichsen, Trey Scott, Brianna Elms, Izzy Scott, Ty Elms, Gabby Blake, Kayden Scott, Travis Blake and Tyler Blake; his great grandchildren, Mason, Ellie and Milah; his grandchild Billâ; Marcia Riedel and Richard Cramer (Karen) of Grand Haven, Michigan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 8th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Community Evangelical Free Church (120 E Bertrand Rd, Niles, MI 49120).
Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to the church, or to the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, Michigan, 48025, https://parkinsonsmi.org; or to Rock Steady Boxing, 6847 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250, https://rocksteadyboxing.org.
