2021
Stefan
2013
Stefan J Kramer
May 24, 2021 — July 5, 2013
Stephen “Stefan” J. Kramar age 92 of Amarillo died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on July 6, 2013 in Amarillo.
A prayer service will be held on Tuesday evening, July 9 at 6:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter. Celebrant will be Rev. Scott Raef. Entombment will be at Llano Cemetery Mausoleum with Military Honors, Chaplain Guy Glad officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.
Stefan was born May 24, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin to Anthony and Marie Kramar. He was a graduate of the Wisconsin Academy of Art and served in WWII as a paratrooper with the famous 82nd Airborne Division. While on leave from the Army he married the love of his life, Mary on August 7, 1943 in Wisconsin. During his military service Stefan was awarded the Bronze Star with three Oak Leaf Clusters, two “V’s” for valor, the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, The Bronze Star for combat Infantry, Commendation by the French Government for action in Normandy, and Commendation by the Belgium Government for action in the Battle of the Bulge.
They moved to Amarillo in January of 1947 after Stefan accepted a position from the Late James McCormick, owner of McCormick Advertising Company after James had seen some of Stefan’s’ illustrations. He was art director of McCormick’s until 1954 when he decided to become a free-lance artist.
Stefan was an accomplished artist and was awarded over forty awards for his paintings throughout Texas and the Nation.
Devoted not only to his family, he was also devoted to his church, St. Thomas the Apostle where his magnificent interpretations of the fifteen Stations of the Cross are proudly displayed and also were published in 1986 in his book,” The Way of the Cross.” He also designed three intricate and stunning religious mosaics that are on display in the main sanctuary of St. Thomas.
Many of his paintings are now hanging in the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, Texas for all to admire and enjoy.
Stefan was preceded in death by his wife Mary in November of 2010.
He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and a multitude of close friends.
The family suggest the memorials be made to The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, Texas 79015
A prayer service will be held on Tuesday evening, July 9 at 6:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter. Celebrant will be Rev. Scott Raef. Entombment will be at Llano Cemetery Mausoleum with Military Honors, Chaplain Guy Glad officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.
Stefan was born May 24, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin to Anthony and Marie Kramar. He was a graduate of the Wisconsin Academy of Art and served in WWII as a paratrooper with the famous 82nd Airborne Division. While on leave from the Army he married the love of his life, Mary on August 7, 1943 in Wisconsin. During his military service Stefan was awarded the Bronze Star with three Oak Leaf Clusters, two “V’s” for valor, the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, The Bronze Star for combat Infantry, Commendation by the French Government for action in Normandy, and Commendation by the Belgium Government for action in the Battle of the Bulge.
They moved to Amarillo in January of 1947 after Stefan accepted a position from the Late James McCormick, owner of McCormick Advertising Company after James had seen some of Stefan’s’ illustrations. He was art director of McCormick’s until 1954 when he decided to become a free-lance artist.
Stefan was an accomplished artist and was awarded over forty awards for his paintings throughout Texas and the Nation.
Devoted not only to his family, he was also devoted to his church, St. Thomas the Apostle where his magnificent interpretations of the fifteen Stations of the Cross are proudly displayed and also were published in 1986 in his book,” The Way of the Cross.” He also designed three intricate and stunning religious mosaics that are on display in the main sanctuary of St. Thomas.
Many of his paintings are now hanging in the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, Texas for all to admire and enjoy.
Stefan was preceded in death by his wife Mary in November of 2010.
He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and a multitude of close friends.
The family suggest the memorials be made to The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum 2503 4th Avenue, Canyon, Texas 79015
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