Kramer, Robert "Bob" Dearest Bob answered the Lord's heavenly call on 3-20-18 after a long, challenging journey. He was preceded in death by his parents Ivan & Lavina; his furry family Tabatha, Tommie-Kitty & Katie-Cat. Bob is survived by his wife & love of his life Pat; his 8 siblings: Ken, Carol, Bonnie, Glen, Mitch, Gale, Clair & Mary Lynn; many relatives & friends. Bob grew up in Hastings, NE within a large German family, blessed with 12 years of Catholic Education. He put himself through a faith-based college earning a degree in Business/Econ. These early experiences helped anchor him throughout life. Bob's career path led him to the Twin Cities where he enjoyed many successful years of corporate banking always treasuring the long-term friendships he established. Gardening, reading, volunteering, baseball, & enjoying The Arts were some of Bob's passions. He graciously shared his time, many talents & treasure with numerous organizations. Bob will be dearly missed & remembered for his amazing strength of character, deep faith, generosity, patient & gentle nature. Bob loved people & people loved Bob! Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, 4-21 at 10 AM at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S. 8th St., Mpls. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to AIM Higher Foundation (Catholic education) or HCMC's Internal Medicine Residency (hennepinhealthcare.org/ foundation) Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996