Jerry Dale Kraemer Sr.

Jerry Dale Kraemer Sr., 79, of Terre Haute, IN., passed away at the Gibson Family Hospice Center on July 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 18, 1942, to Dale Cowden Kraemer and Ruth Eleanor Kraemer Kasemeyer in Terre Haute, Indiana. Jerry graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in the Class of 1959. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sue Kraemer; two children, Jerry Dale Kraemer Jr. (Jackie) and Kimberly Sue Newlin (Les); his sister, Cheryl Ann Margason (Jack); 16 grandchildren; along with many great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jerry had many hobbies. He loved to be in the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, hiking, and metal detecting. He cheered on his beloved IU basketball team and the Green Bay Packers. Jerry was an avid reader. He would research military history, as well as his family’s genealogy. Out of all his hobbies, he loved spending time with his family and his grandchildren the most. He is preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Russell Kasemeyer; along with his brother Garry Wayne Kraemer. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Roselawn Funeral Home from 10am – 12pm. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 12pm. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park will follow. The family of Jerry would like to thank the staff of the Gibson Family Hospice Center and Union Hospital Intensive Care Unit for their dedication and compassion during his stay. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.com.