Vaden Kramer

Vaden Kramer, 99, of Nelson, Nebraska passed away on October 28, 2020 in Springfield, MO surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on the Nuckolls County family farm on September 23, 1921, Vaden is preceded in death by his beloved father and mother, Lawrence and Fern (Smalley) Kramer, and his wife of 65 years, Dorotheda “Theda” (Wroughton) Kramer.

He is survived by his two sons: Douglas Kramer of Germany and wife, Martha; and David Kramer of Buffalo, MO and wife, Sandy (White). He is also survived by three grandchildren: Brian Kramer and his wife, Joanna of Buffalo, MO; Matthew Kramer and his wife Kay of Buffalo, MO; and Amy (Kramer) West and her husband Brian of Minneapolis, MN. Vaden was loved dearly by his seven great-grandchildren: Colby, Khloe, and Lincoln Kramer; Cooper West; O’Tillie Kramer, and Caleb and Ethan McDairment.

Vaden worked his family farm until his retirement in the mid-1970s, but remained very active and involved with the farm throughout his life. He enjoyed his latter years creating prize-winning wood carvings and living many winters in Marble Falls, TX, where he greatly enjoyed fishing daily with his life-long friends. After his wife Theda passed away in June of 2007, Vaden moved to MO to be near his son David and family, but his home and heart was always Nebraska.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Due to COVID restraints, a memorial service will be announced for 2021. Memorial donations can be made to the Montgomery Senior Center, 303 N Maple, Buffalo, MO, 65622, 417-345-8277.