Henry “Hank” Richard Kramer, 78, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at his residence. He was born on September 29, 1943, in Astoria Queens, N.Y., to the late Henry and Alfreda Kramer.

Mr. Kramer loved boating, racing, the lake and the ocean. He enjoyed visiting his family and friends in New York.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Joan Carvill; and brother-in-law, William “Bill” Carvill.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Gale Kramer; nephew “son”, William Carvill and his children, Bryce and Sage Carvill; and brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Florence Matsko and their son, Jason.

A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Heritage House of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville.

For those who are unable to attend the service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1653349837185779

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Kramer family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.