Willis Kramp Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willis Ray, son of Lucile (Moore) and Theodore Kramp was born on August 15, 1934 at Okeene, Oklahoma. He passed away at the Alva Beadles Nursing Home on the 21st day of May at the age of 72 years, 9 months, and 6 days. He attended Horace Mann Grade School and Alva High School. He played first chair trumpet through out high school. He was a member of the second FFA Class and he also earned the Junior Master Farming Award. He attended O.S.U. and Northwestern; and then worked for Safeway. On May 2, 1954 he was married to Evelyn Hofen at the Alva First United Methodist Church. To Their marriage three children, Deborah, Steven and Kathy were born. Following their marriage he continued to work for Safeway and then in Nov 1956, he started the Gold Spot route in Woodward. In 1958 he started a Bond Bread route in Woodward and the Oklahoma Panhandle. In 1960 he worked Yeager Wholesale in Ada. In 1961 he returned to Bond Bread as a manager in Ardmore. In August of 1961 he returned to Alva to the farm after his father's death. He and Eveleyn started and operated their feed lot until 1996. In 1978 he helped develop the O.S.U. feedlot computer program. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Woods County, Oklahoma, and National Cattleman's Association, and a charter member of the Doolittle Camping Club. He loved his cattle and farming. Mr. Kramp was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and a brother Roy. Willis is survived by his wife, Evelyn; their three children and their spouses: Deb and Paul Corr, Steven and Michelle Kramp, all of Alva; Kathy and Joe Lancaster of Bartlesville. Eight Grandchildren: Warren Corr, Claudia and Walter Beck, Melodi and Todd Gentry; Kevin and Crystal Kramp, Cody Kramp Chris and Mandy Kramp; Drew Lancaster and his Fiancé Jenifer Williams and Rod Lancaster. Twelve Great Grandchildren: Cristi and Daren Rife, Les, Wendi and Malissa Corr; Melissa and Krystal Beck; Logan, Blythe and Bailey Gentry; Johnathon, Cheyenne and Heidi Kramp. One great-great grand child, Dakota Rife. A sister in law, Melva Kramp of Austin, Texas, a number of nieces, nephews relatives and friends. PDF Printable Version

Willis Kramp

August 15, 1934 - May 21, 2007