Arnold Melvin Kramer

He joined the Air Force just out of high school and we thank him for his service to our country.

He spent much of his working life in Hollywood working in movie sets. He then traveled to Colorado where he worked as an electrician. It was honest, skilled work, and he took pride in being part of something larger than himself.

He had a true love for horses and decided to learn to be a farrier as well. A true cowboy at heart.

Outside of work, his true passion was dancing. Dancing wasn’t just a hobby for him; it was joy in motion. He was so naturally gifted that clubs would pay him to dance with the women, and he carried that confidence and rhythm wherever he went. When time and age eventually slowed his steps, he found a new love in puzzles—challenging his mind with the same focus and determination he once brought to the dance floor.

He was known for his dry sense of humor—often subtle, always perfectly timed—and for a strength that didn’t need to be loud. Above all, he was incredibly proud of his daughter, Michelle Hill, and the life she built for herself and her family. That pride was deep, steady, and unwavering.

He will be remembered for his talent, his wit, his resilience, and the quiet love he carried for those closest to him. His legacy lives on in the memories shared, the lessons learned, and the family who carries his spirit forward.

He is survived by his wife Ann Jankuski, his daughters Hillary Sanderson and Michelle Hill and husband Michael Hill, and grandson Sean Maurice. He will be truly missed by all.