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Wally the Marine ~Semper Fi~

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Walter R. Cramer Jr. 66, of Custer Park, IL passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack with his family surrounding him. Wally was pronounced dead at approximately 7:30 a.m.  at Riverside hospital in Kankakee, IL.

Visitatation will be on
Tuesday, January 17th 3-8 p.m. 
Clancy Funeral Home
259 Main St. NW
Bourbonnais IL 60914


Services will be on:
Wednesday January 18th at 11 a.m. At the Clancy Funeral Home and burial will be taking place after the services at the
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary in Elwood, Illinois.



Wally was born on August 17th, 1950, in Joliet IL, the son of Walter and Mabel Cramer. Surviving are his 3 sons; Derrick R Cramer of Lockport IL, Wesley (Kristin) I. Cramer of Custer Park, and Austin G. Cramer of Custer Park .



After proudly serving his country from 1970-2000 (30years) Wally retired as a Master Gunner Sargent in the Marines. Wally proudly served in the Vietnam war and South East Asia.



Wally was a pole vaulting coach at Reed-Custer High School  in Braidwood, IL from 1990-2015 and he was also a pole vaulting/track and field coach at Olivetti Nazarene University for over 10 years.


Wally had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. His greatest passion in life was anything involving his family and friends. He was a devoted father, friend, and coach whose love, wisdom, strength, guidance, and dedication will be greatly missed. 


Because of these unfortunate and unexpected circumstances the family is enduring a rough time financially and any help will be greatly appreciated. These donations WILL be going towards final expenses for laying him to rest. Thank you and God Bless
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Melissa Haller Nelson
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Wilmington, IL
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