Brothers and Sisters,

I regret to inform you that Brother Stephen Gregory “Greg” Cramer, retired member of the Burlington System Division, passed away on November 24, 2022.

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Stephen Gregory "Greg" Cramer, 72, of Palmyra, passed away at 12:08 am Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday December 9, 2022, at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Pastor Chris Combs will officiate.

Greg was born April 28, 1950, in Burbank, CA to Glen and Doris (Daniel) Cramer. He was married to the love of his life Neola Marie Rowsey on February 15, 1980, in Quincy, IL. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2012.

Survivors include his sister, Michelle Gautreaux (Jack) of Castro Valley, CA; stepsister Cathy Nicosia of Troy, MO, stepbrothers Neil Gottman (Ruth) of Palmyra, MO, and David Gottman (Nancy) Macon, MO; nephew Rod Cramer; nieces Michelle (Cramer) Gomez and Deborah (Cramer) Souza along with numerous additional nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents Glenn Cramer and Doris Gottman, his stepfather Henry Gottman, his brother Larry Cramer, and Neola Cramer, his wife of 32 years.

Greg went to High School in Palmyra and later found his niche working for Burlington Northern Railroad. For the majority of his 37-year career with Burlington Greg worked on the railroad maintenance crew operating a resurfacing and tamping machine that raised and aligned the tracks. He was very mechanically inclined and enjoyed hobbies that enabled him to use that skill. Those of us who knew Greg are aware that he was not the most outspoken gregarious person in the room, he was the guy that maybe didn't have a lot to say but when he did, you listened. He was a great friend, Greg liked to play a round of golf or go fishing on occasion with his friends, but his passion in life was mechanics and building or rebuilding old cars, motorcycles, or his old Ford truck that on occasion, you would see him out and about town. He also enjoyed riding dirt bike and Harleys with his friends. Greg was fond of the old rock n roll or old country rock such as Tucker or Lynnard Skynard. A wonderful son, brother, devoted husband, and great friend that will be dearly missed by those in his life.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Honorary pallbearers are Josh Neff, Larry Englehardt, Dale Elston, and Kent Coleman.

Please keep Brother Greg’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

  Sincerely,

  George

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