Charles H. "Chuck" Cramer

Charles H. “Chuck” Cramer, 68, passed away December 22, 2012. He was born December 1, 1944 in Stromsburg, NE, to Emory C. and Ella F. (Patraw) Cramer. He was retired from Baldor Electric after 31 years working in Human Resource Development. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and his Masters in Organizational Development and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Webster University.

He served on the Board of Directors of; The United Way, Salvation Army, Bost Foundation, and MEA (Manufacturing Executives Association), where he served as Executive Director.

He is survived by his wife, Leslie; one son, Timothy Cramer and his wife Janiece, of Harrison, AR one daughter, Christine R. Forte and her husband Joe, of Orlando, FL; one brother, Bruce Cramer and his wife Sandy, of York, NE; four granddaughters, Alyson J. and Julianna M. Cramer, and Chapel S. and Charis N. Forte.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Dean Cramer.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Grace Community Church, 4001 Brooken Hill, Fort Smith, AR 72908. Services and cremation are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bost Foundation, PO Box 11495, Fort Smith, AR 72917 or Grace Community Church, 4001 Brooken Hill, Fort Smith, AR 72908.

Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com