Kenneth Eugene Cramer, 85 of Fithian, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at his home.

He was born May 28, 1930, in Oakwood, the son of Ferris and Kathryn (Finnin) Cramer.

Kenneth married Evelyn Covert on Aug. 4, 1956, in Danville. She survives.

Also surviving are his sister, Mary Carter of Danville; his children, Julie Pichon of Fithian, Kendall Cramer of Westville, and Joslyn (John) Cramer of Danville; grandchildren, Veronica Sasseen, Victoria (Rob) Crippin, Kerri (Andy) Clausen, Kim Cramer, Kaleena Engelmann, Kendall Cramer, Minda Pichon, Marissa Pichon, Jimmy Richards, and Shane Richards; great-grandchildren, Austin, Robert, William, Kalyssa, Kamilla, Madalyn, Camdyn, Nolan and baby girl Clausen on the way; as well as many other friends, family and people who loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Ferris and Stanley; and an infant son, Jimmy.

Kenneth worked many jobs supporting his family. He owned Cramer's Tavern on Main Street in Danville, was a barber at Murphy's Barber Shop in Hillery and retired from the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

Kenneth also was a member of the Fithian's Men's Euchre Club, past member of the Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. He attended Batestown United Methodist Church.

Kenneth loved his family very much. He was the most amazing grandpa and great-grandpa who would do anything for his family. He even passed on his poker skills to them. Kenneth was an awesome card player and made many friends through playing cards, some he's played cards with for 30 years or more. He also enjoyed watching baseball and cheering on his team, the St. Louis Cardinals.

A celebration of Kenneth's life will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 25, at Batestown United Methodist Church, 2224 Batestown Road, Danville. Pastor Patti Wise will officiate. He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by the American Legion Post 210. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday, April 24, at Sunset's Oakwood Chapel, Oakwood.

Please join Kenneth's family in sharing memories on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com