Kenneth Kramer
December 21, 1939 – December 19, 2022
Kenneth Kramer, 82, of Sun City Center, Fla., passed away peacefully on Dec. 19, 2022 after a short but fierce battle with cancer.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Cemetery. Kenneth’s family will greet visitors prior to mass in the narthex of the church.
Kenneth was born on Dec. 21, 1939 to Kenneth L. and Jewel Ferne Kramer in Effingham. After graduating from Effingham High School, he went on to graduate from The Wentworth Military Academy. Following this, he went on to study business at Eastern Illinois University. After graduation, he began his entrepreneurial life by joining his family’s coal business. The business later switched gears and included furniture, appliances, and propane gas. After selling this family business, he and his wife started the Icy Mug Tavern, in Effingham, where they joyously served the community for many years.
In 1956, Ken met Ruth Davis, and they wed on Aug. 27, 1960. They went on to have three children: Kenneth III, Bryan, and Katrina. After retiring Ken spent his time fishing, woodworking, golfing and traveling with his beloved wife, Ruth. He was an active member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church of Sun City Center, Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, Men's Club of Sun City Center, German American club, and the Moose Club.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Kramer; grandchildren: Joshua (Susan) Kramer of Crossville, Alabama, Stephanie (Josh) Pontious of Mason, Sara Daugherty of Dunedin, Fla., Shannon Kramer of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Zachary Daugherty of Tahoe City, Calif., and great-grandchildren Dawson Kramer, Joshua Jr., Jax, Sophia, Savannah, James, and Jedidiah Pontious.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Shreffler; brother, Karl Kramer; his three children: Kenneth III, Bryan, and Katrina.
<h3>Elbert “Al” Myers</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-37366 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/01/Elbert-Myers-115x150.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="150" />Elbert “Al” Myers, son of Carl M. and Pearl Parsons Myers, was born on April 22, 1937, went to his heavenly home on Dec. 23, 2022. His memorial service will be at First Baptist Church, 820 West College Avenue, Ruskin, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 21,10 a.m. for visitation and service at 11. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice @ LifePath Hospice, Sun City Center Hospice House, http://www.chaptershealth.org
Being a master barber while serving in the United States Navy, he provided cuts to the officers and received letters of recommendation upon his discharge for employment. After leaving the military, he worked at Greyhound Bus Terminal, Charleston, WV and went onto Charleston Barber College as an instructor giving the first demonstration cut at the opening of the college.
In the early 1960’s, he owned two shops, Al’s Barber Shop, in Pocatalico, WV. In 1975, he moved his family to and barbered with associates in Ruskin and Apollo Beach. Later he partnered and built a shop in Ruskin, Amik’s Barber Shop in the Thriftway Plaza. He then acquired the property across the street at 304 7th Avenue NE, Ruskin, A&M Roffler Barbering and Hair Designers. He sold the shop to Steve Mobley in 1996 and he retired in 2020. He visited his patrons in hospitals and nursing homes as charitable acts.
Al was a member of the Masonic Order, Scottish Rite and Shriners for fifty years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ruskin.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Peggie of 62 years of marriage and two children, Duraunta Myers Smith, Tony Myers, and son-in-law Jim Smith. He has four grandchildren; Joshua and wife Celisse Smith, Tiffany Myers and fiance Eric Riley, Jessica Smith Bean and husband Justin, and Paige Myers Koenig and husband Adam. He also had seven great-grandchildren; Rowan Smith, Kevin Myers, Russell Myers, Perri Smith, Alexa Riley, Harper and Haven Koenig. He has five surviving siblings; Lawrence Myers, Gwen Wolfe, Fred Myers, Joyce Lowe and Rocky Myers.
He was loved and respected by his family, friends and patrons. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 813-634-9900.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Cemetery. Kenneth’s family will greet visitors prior to mass in the narthex of the church.
Kenneth was born on Dec. 21, 1939 to Kenneth L. and Jewel Ferne Kramer in Effingham. After graduating from Effingham High School, he went on to graduate from The Wentworth Military Academy. Following this, he went on to study business at Eastern Illinois University. After graduation, he began his entrepreneurial life by joining his family’s coal business. The business later switched gears and included furniture, appliances, and propane gas. After selling this family business, he and his wife started the Icy Mug Tavern, in Effingham, where they joyously served the community for many years.
In 1956, Ken met Ruth Davis, and they wed on Aug. 27, 1960. They went on to have three children: Kenneth III, Bryan, and Katrina. After retiring Ken spent his time fishing, woodworking, golfing and traveling with his beloved wife, Ruth. He was an active member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church of Sun City Center, Elks Club, Knights of Columbus, Men's Club of Sun City Center, German American club, and the Moose Club.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Kramer; grandchildren: Joshua (Susan) Kramer of Crossville, Alabama, Stephanie (Josh) Pontious of Mason, Sara Daugherty of Dunedin, Fla., Shannon Kramer of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Zachary Daugherty of Tahoe City, Calif., and great-grandchildren Dawson Kramer, Joshua Jr., Jax, Sophia, Savannah, James, and Jedidiah Pontious.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Shreffler; brother, Karl Kramer; his three children: Kenneth III, Bryan, and Katrina.
<h3>Elbert “Al” Myers</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-37366 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/01/Elbert-Myers-115x150.jpg" alt="" width="115" height="150" />Elbert “Al” Myers, son of Carl M. and Pearl Parsons Myers, was born on April 22, 1937, went to his heavenly home on Dec. 23, 2022. His memorial service will be at First Baptist Church, 820 West College Avenue, Ruskin, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 21,10 a.m. for visitation and service at 11. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Hospice @ LifePath Hospice, Sun City Center Hospice House, http://www.chaptershealth.org
Being a master barber while serving in the United States Navy, he provided cuts to the officers and received letters of recommendation upon his discharge for employment. After leaving the military, he worked at Greyhound Bus Terminal, Charleston, WV and went onto Charleston Barber College as an instructor giving the first demonstration cut at the opening of the college.
In the early 1960’s, he owned two shops, Al’s Barber Shop, in Pocatalico, WV. In 1975, he moved his family to and barbered with associates in Ruskin and Apollo Beach. Later he partnered and built a shop in Ruskin, Amik’s Barber Shop in the Thriftway Plaza. He then acquired the property across the street at 304 7th Avenue NE, Ruskin, A&M Roffler Barbering and Hair Designers. He sold the shop to Steve Mobley in 1996 and he retired in 2020. He visited his patrons in hospitals and nursing homes as charitable acts.
Al was a member of the Masonic Order, Scottish Rite and Shriners for fifty years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ruskin.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Peggie of 62 years of marriage and two children, Duraunta Myers Smith, Tony Myers, and son-in-law Jim Smith. He has four grandchildren; Joshua and wife Celisse Smith, Tiffany Myers and fiance Eric Riley, Jessica Smith Bean and husband Justin, and Paige Myers Koenig and husband Adam. He also had seven great-grandchildren; Rowan Smith, Kevin Myers, Russell Myers, Perri Smith, Alexa Riley, Harper and Haven Koenig. He has five surviving siblings; Lawrence Myers, Gwen Wolfe, Fred Myers, Joyce Lowe and Rocky Myers.
He was loved and respected by his family, friends and patrons. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 813-634-9900.