Edward F. Kramer, Jr.

July 30, 1934 - August 25, 2020

Edward F. Kramer, Jr., of Gloucester Township, NJ, passed away August 25, 2020. Ed was 86 years young with a twinkle in his eye and a bounce in his step. He loved his family and his friends and he loved golf. His profession was his passion and if you are lucky enough to find that as he did, you will be blessed. He was a PGA Professional Golfer for over 50 years and Teaching Professional. He gave lessons in the sport he loved to generations of golfers. He was an excellent teacher and was still teaching until recently at Valleybrook in Blackwood, NJ. More times than not he was stopped at the mall or the grocery store by a former student to say how he made their golf game better or taught them when they were young. He made so many connections in the community in this role as teacher. In 1990, Ed won the Philadelphia Section Senior Championship, an invitation to the Bell Atlantic Senior Classic and qualified for the PGA Senior Club Professional Championship. Some of his favorite sayings were: "Just what I always wanted" to whatever gift he received, even if it was a tube of toothpaste; also "I liked it but it was a little slow" about a movie or tv show (James Bond Films excluded). This is exactly what his mother would say as well. He was his mother's son. He will be dearly missed by family and friends and he will be welcomed by those who have gone on before him: His parents Edward F. Kramer, Sr. and Marie McCooey Kramer, his brother James Kramer, as well as other dear family and friends plus more than a few beloved pets. He moved through life with an ease and a joy at knowing he had found the good things in life and always appreciated this. He grew up in a loving family and is survived by his brothers Richard Kramer and Jack Kramer; his sisters Patricia Kramer Yost and Nancy Kramer Watson. He was so fortunate to have found his wonderful wife of 53 years Eleanor Morrissey Kramer, had two pretty awesome daughters, Kathleen Kramer and Carolyn Kramer. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews too numerous to list. He is also deeply missed by his sister in law Maureen Morrissey and brother in law Paul Wolansky. He made many lifelong friends along the way because he was the kind of person that others wanted to be around, knowing they had found a true friend. Did we mention he got to play golf for a living? Heck of an office. He signed his last score card and finished under par with a hole in one. For the safety of others during COVID-19, there will be no viewing. Family and friends may attend the Funeral Mass, Monday, August 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM, Our Lady of Hope Parish/ St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012. (facial coverings and social distancing will be required)In lieu of flowers please send a donation in his name to the Food Bank of South Jersey, 1501 Tipton Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08110. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com *