Richard Kramer

Richard "Dick" E. Kramer, 75, of Dubuque, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his sister's home, with his family by his side.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Harpers Ferry, Iowa, at a later date.

Dick was born April 14, 1947, in Prairie Du Chien, WI, the son of Eugene G. and Beatrice  J. Jones Kramer. He was united in marriage to Gwen Wessels on July 13, 1968 and later divorced.

Dick was a 1966 graduate of Wahlert High School. Dick's parents opened the Knight Light Supper Club in Dyersville in 1966 and he was proud to carry on the legacy owning and operating it for forty years. Dick was always involved with scouting.  He was a lifetime member of the Order of the Arrow. Dick most recently gave tours at the Belvedere Mansion in Galena. Dick absolutely loved people and had a contagious laugh. He loved fishing, golfing, and collector cars. Dick also enjoyed traveling and archery. Most of all, he enjoyed life to its fullest and loved his family.

Survivors include his three children, Karmen (Steve) Wilhelm, Kourtney (Dan) Keough, and Kurt Kramer of Fargo, ND; their mother, Gwen; sister, Dolores "Dee" J. Schulte; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Dutra; and special friend, Kate.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ann Dutra.