Linda R. (Artis) Kramer

Linda Ruth (Artis) Kramer passed away peacefully in her sleep early on March 23, 2023. Linda was born at Mercy Hospital in Valley City, ND on February 23, 1947. Linda was the daughter of James W. and Rose Ida (Blumler) Artis. Linda joined her older brother Daniel J. Artis and was later blessed with younger siblings: Harvey (Joe), Elizabeth, Patrick and William. Linda married Eugene Edmund Kramer on January 6, 1967 at St. Catherine’s Church in Valley City, ND.

Gene and Linda later moved to Jamestown, ND where Gene worked for the North Dakota Army National Guard and Linda managed the Ben Franklin store. They subsequently moved to Hastings, MN in 1970; to Marion, KS in 1983; to Salina, KS in 1987; to Burlington, WI in 1997; and to Mora, MN in 2003.

Linda was a professional volunteer, devoting time to the Girl Scouts, the Boy Scouts, Sunday School, Ladies Guild, Senior Dining and local food shelves. She operated a home-based daycare and impacted over 100 children with her loving care over the years.

Once retired, Gene and Linda built a new home in the country where Linda created a beautiful yard and garden that allowed her to please the Lord and keep Gene busy. 

Linda is survived by her husband Gene Kramer of Mora, son Brian (Jennifer) Kramer of Huntsville, AL, daughters Johanna (Shane) Butcher of Elbow Lake, Gina (Michael) Stewart of Apple Valley, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, sister Elizabeth (Buck) Trader of Oriska, ND, brothers William Artis of Sanborn, ND, Patrick Artis of NM, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 11AM, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Christ The King Catholic Church.  Rosary at 9:30 AM with visitation following until time of service.  Interment will be in North Dakota State Veteran's Cemetery.

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